CEFR B1

fuss

noun, verb

Meaning

Unnecessary excitement, activity, or worry about something.

Examples

There was a lot of fuss about the new movie, but it wasn't very good.
She hates making a fuss, so she just quietly left the party.

Synonyms: commotion, ado, flurry, kerfuffle

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fuss (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /fʌs/

Definition

Unnecessary excitement, activity, or worry about something.

Examples

There was a lot of fuss about the new movie, but it wasn't very good.
She hates making a fuss, so she just quietly left the party.

How to Use fuss

fuss over (prepositional phrase): To give someone or something a lot of attention and care. — "My aunt fusses over me every time I visit her."
fuss about (prepositional phrase): To worry or be agitated about something. — "Stop fussing about the past and look to the future."
make a fuss (collocation): To cause trouble or excitement about something. — "They made a big fuss when the airline lost their luggage."

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