fussed

Meanings

• Verb

  To deal with something in a worryful and overly concerned way.

  - "She fusses over her children too much."
  - "I don't want you to fuss about the small details."

• Verb

  To make a lot of unnecessary noise or commotion.

  - "The baby fussed all night long."
  - "The crowd fussed and shouted during the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fussed
mussed , hushed , rushed , and dushed

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Variants

List of all variants of fussed that leads to same result
fuss , fussed , fusser , fussers , fusses , fussing , fuss over , fussed over , fusses over , fussing over , fuss with , fussed with , fusses with , fussing with

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Etymology

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The verb 'fuss' is derived from the noun 'fuss,' which means a disturbance or agitation. The noun 'fuss' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fusen,' meaning 'to confuse.'

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Trivia

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1. The verb 'fuss' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The noun 'fuss' has been used in English since the late 14th century.

3. The word 'fuss' is related to the word 'fussbudget,' which means a person who is excessively concerned with minor matters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: Fussing can be a symptom of anxiety, as individuals may worry excessively about small matters.

2. Nervousness: Fussing can also be a sign of nervousness, as individuals may make unnecessary noise or commotion due to unease or apprehension.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fussed' is often used to describe a character's behavior, particularly a mother or caregiver who is overly concerned or anxious about their charges. In art, there are no known significant representations of 'fussed.'

How to Memorize "fussed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone worrying excessively about a situation or making unnecessary noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fuss' with worry or excessive noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Fuss' stands for 'Fretting, Unnecessary Sounds, and Stress'.

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