fuss
word
/ˈfəs/
fuhs
/fˈʌs/
fuhs
Definition
A fuss is unnecessary excitement, worry, or attention about something small. It can also mean a noisy complaint or a lot of activity around something.
Usage & Nuances
Often appears in phrases like 'make a fuss', 'kick up a fuss', and 'without a fuss'. It usually suggests the reaction is bigger than necessary. In British English, 'fussy' and 'to fuss over someone' are also common related forms.
Spanish: alboroto - escándalo - excesiva preocupaciónPortuguese (BR): fuss (confusão exagerada) - alvoroço - preocupação excessivaPortuguese (PT): fuss (alarido exagerado) - alvoroço - preocupação excessivaChinese (Simplified): 大惊小怪 - 小题大做 - 忙乱Chinese (Traditional): 大驚小怪 - 小題大做 - 忙亂Hindi: हंगामा - बेवजह की चिंता - तामझामArabic: ضجة - جلبة - مبالغة في الاهتمامBengali: হইচই - বাড়াবাড়ি (অতিরিক্ত উত্তেজনা/উদ্বেগ) - ঝামেলাRussian: суета - шум - беспокойствоJapanese: 大騒ぎ - 騒動 - 面倒Vietnamese: làm ầm lên - ồn ào - phiền phứcKorean: 소동 - 야단 - 호들갑Turkish: yaygara - telaş - gürültüUrdu: ہنگامہ - شور - پریشانیIndonesian: keributan - kehebohan - ribut
Example Sentences
Please don't make a fuss about my birthday.
basic
The baby started to fuss when she was hungry.
basic
There was a lot of fuss at the station this morning.
basic
He always kicks up a fuss if dinner is five minutes late.
natural
She said yes without any fuss, which surprised everyone.
natural
Stop fussing over me—I can carry my own bags.
natural