fuss

/fʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being anxious or agitated, often about something insignificant

“She made a fuss about the small scratch on her new phone.”

2. verb

to make a fuss or create a disturbance about something

“He started to fuss about the noise level in the library.”

3. verb

to attend to or care for something, especially in a meticulous manner

“She fusses over her garden, making sure every flower is blooming perfectly.”

4. noun

a fuss or commotion, especially one caused by someone’s noise or behavior

“The child’s fuss woke up the entire household.”

Synonyms

  • agitation
  • commotion
  • uproar

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • serenity