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单词 fusser
释义

fuss

1 of 2

noun

ˈfəs How to pronounce fuss (audio)
1
a
: needless bustle or excitement
They got down to business without any fuss.
b
: a show of flattering attention
made a big fuss over his favorite niece
2
a
: a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter
in a fuss and stew all afternoonMolly L. Bar-David
b
: objection, protest
She accepted the new assignment without any fuss.
c
: an often petty controversy or quarrel
the fuss they are raising … over certain words and phrasesB. J. Hendricks

fuss

2 of 2

verb

fussed; fussing; fusses

intransitive verb

1
a
: to create or be in a state of restless activity
especially : to shower flattering attentions
fussing over the grandchildren
b
: to pay close or undue attention to small details
fussed with her hair
2
a
: to become upset : worry
b
: to express annoyance or pique : complain

transitive verb

: agitate, upset
fusser noun

Synonyms

Noun

  • challenge
  • complaint
  • demur
  • demurral
  • demurrer
  • difficulty
  • exception
  • expostulation
  • kick
  • objection
  • protest
  • question
  • remonstrance
  • stink

Verb

  • beef
  • bellyache
  • bitch
  • bleat
  • carp
  • caterwaul
  • complain
  • crab
  • croak
  • gripe
  • grizzle
  • grouch
  • grouse
  • growl
  • grumble
  • grump
  • holler
  • inveigh
  • keen
  • kick
  • kvetch
  • maunder [chiefly British]
  • moan
  • murmur
  • mutter
  • nag
  • repine
  • scream
  • squawk
  • squeal
  • wail
  • whimper
  • whine
  • whinge [British]
  • yammer
  • yawp
  • yaup
  • yowl
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun They got down to business without any fuss. What is all the fuss about? Her new novel has caused quite a fuss. I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold. Verb She'll fuss the whole time we're gone. I told him not to fuss. The baby fussed all day. Stop fussing and get to work! He's fussing about his new assignment. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Here's an interesting design for a manipulator that can do in-hand manipulation with a minimum of fuss, from the Yale Grablab. IEEE Spectrum, 23 Jan. 2023 Even at catered school lunches, Huggins won’t make a fuss if none of the sandwiches are vegetarian. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2023 Instagram really brought back Away Messages and didn't make any fuss about it. Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2022 Now the brand is synonymous with monied young professionals who know what looks good but don’t want to make a fuss. Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 30 Nov. 2022 Queen Elizabeth was rarely one to complain or make a fuss. Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2022 So by the time the real one got out there, there was no fuss, no one cared. Clark Collis, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022 If a good team ran those plays, say the Chiefs, there would be no fuss. Kent Somers, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2022 There won’t be a fuss, and the griddle will light up with your egg in moments. Nick Rallo, Dallas News, 13 Apr. 2022
Verb
These medium level compression socks are key for anyone who doesn’t want to fuss with the (occasional) struggle of getting their compression socks on and off, particularly at higher compression levels. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023 Why fuss about haters and clout chasers if family’s the most important connection? Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 May 2022 Their adult daughters fuss about their parents’ foot-dragging to make special plans. Dallas News, 16 Dec. 2022 About two-thirds of the way up, Beckett started to fuss. Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Why fuss with baby shoes when these warm booties just slip right on and snap firm? Good Housekeeping, 16 Nov. 2022 Beckett started to fuss again, getting hungry after such a long wait. Abigail Wise, Outside Online, 13 Oct. 2022 Someone digs out a stack of ring toss hoops, while others fuss over small cups of tea. Stephanie Yangstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022 This one from Magic Mill offers even heat distribution, so there’s no need to fuss with rotating your food during baking. Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1792, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

fuss

1 of 2 noun
ˈfəs How to pronounce fuss (audio)
1
: unnecessary activity or excitement often over something unimportant
2
: protest entry 1
3
: a great show of interest
made a fuss over the baby

fuss

2 of 2 verb
: to make a fuss
fusser noun

fusser

noun

1
as in sniveler
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things sat next to an insufferable fusser, who whined during the entire bus trip

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • sniveler
  • complainer
  • baby
  • screamer
  • kvetcher
  • fussbudget
  • fusspot
  • crybaby
  • bellyacher
  • grumbler
  • whiner
  • bleater
  • kvetch
  • griper
  • crab
  • weeper
  • wailer
  • bawler
  • squawker
  • moaner
  • grump
  • malcontent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • happy camper
2
as in mutterer
an irritable and complaining person a natural fusser who has never had a glimmer of gratitude for anything done for him

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • mutterer
  • crab
  • bear
  • complainer
  • crank
  • murmurer
  • hunks
  • grump
  • curmudgeon
  • sourpuss
  • growler
  • grouser
  • bellyacher
  • kicker
  • grumbler
  • whiner
  • croaker
  • party pooper
  • crosspatch
  • griper
  • sorehead
  • grouch
  • spoilsport
  • killjoy
  • quibbler
  • repiner
  • grinch
  • nitpicker
  • defeatist
  • nagger
  • faultfinder
  • hypochondriac
  • crock
  • pessimist
  • objector
  • malcontent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • optimist
  • happy camper
  • Pollyanna
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