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noun

• Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.

  Example: They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.

• A complaint or noise; a scene.

  Example: If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.

• An exhibition of affection or admiration.

  Example: They made a great fuss over the new baby.

verb

• To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.

  Example: His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.

• To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust

  Example: Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.

• (especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.

• (with over) To show affection for, especially animals.

• To pet.

  Example: He fussed the cat.