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to fuss
01
to worry too much or pay too much attention to small details
Intransitive: to fuss about sth | to fuss over sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
fuss
3rd person singular
fusses
Present participle
fussing
Past simple
fussed
Past participle
fussed
Examples
She fussed over every detail of the party, making sure everything was perfect.
02
to give someone excessive praise or attention
Intransitive: to fuss over sb
Examples
She fussed over him, telling him how amazing he was.
Fuss
01
a state of nervous or restless excitement, often showing worry or anticipation
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
fusses
Examples
She was in a fuss trying to pack everything on time.
02
a commotion or complaint arising from irritation or annoyance
Examples
There was a fuss when the train was delayed.
03
a noisy, busy activity, often showing movement
Examples
There was a fuss of reporters outside the courthouse.
04
a quarrel, complaint, or disagreement over unimportant issues
Examples
They had a fuss over where to hang the picture.
