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fuss

/fʌs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fuss mean?

noun, verb

A state of anxious or excited activity; a fuss is a disturbance or commotion, often caused by a trivial matter. To fuss is to make a fuss, or to be excessively concerned or anxious about something.

Example

"The tourists made a fuss about the small delay at the airport."

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