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fuss

pronunciation:: fuhs
parts of speech:: noun, verb

part of speech:	noun
definition:	activity or attention that is not necessary. There was a lot of fuss over my sister's wedding. synonyms: fidgeting, flutter, stir similar words: bluster, commotion, flurry, hustle, lather, stew
related words:	activity, uproar

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	fusses, fussing, fussed
definition 1:	to pay too much attention to things that are not important. She fusses over her hair for an hour every morning. synonyms: fiddle, fidget similar words: putter, stew
definition 2:	to complain about things that are not important. He fussed about the price of everything on the menu. synonyms: fret, whine similar words: complain, grouch, grumble, kick, squawk, stew
related words:	fret, moan
derivation:	fusser (n.)

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