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fuss


Meanings
  • verb

    Make a lot of unnecessary trouble or worry; be overly concerned or agitated.

    - "She tends to fuss over her children."
    - "He doesn't like it when I fuss about small things."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with fuss
bus , huss , fussed , duss
Variants
List of all variants of fuss that leads to same result
fuss , fusses , fussed , fusser , fussers , fussing , fuss over , fussed over , fusses over , fussing over , fuss with , fussed with , fusses with , fussing with , raise a fuss , kick up a fuss , kick up a fuss/stink , kick up a stink , kicked up a fuss , kicked up a stink , kicking up a fuss , kicking up a stink , kicks up a fuss , kicks up a stink
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to prepare,' but the modern sense developed in the late 19th century.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'fuss' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fusen,' which meant 'to prepare' or 'to make ready'.

  2. In the early 20th century, 'fuss' was also used as a noun to refer to a small, insignificant object.

  3. The phrase 'make a fuss' can be used to describe both the act of causing unnecessary trouble and the act of making a big deal out of something.


Related Concepts
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  1. anxiety: Fussing can be a symptom of anxiety or excessive worry.

  2. neurosis: Fussing can be a sign of a neurotic personality.


Culture
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In literature, 'fuss' is often used to describe characters who are overly concerned or anxious, particularly in relation to their children or domestic matters.

How to Memorize "fuss"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone constantly adjusting small things or making unnecessary preparations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a mother bird overprotectively caring for her young.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fuss: Frequently Unnecessary Small Stresses'.


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