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Pronunciation : Fuss
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. Fusome.]
Definition : 1. A tumult; a bustle; unnecessary or annoying ado about trifles. Byron. Zealously, assiduously, and with a minimum of fuss or noise Carlyle.

2. One who is unduly anxious about trifles. [R.] I am a fuss and I don't deny it. W. D. Howell.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Fuss
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To be overbusy or unduly anxious about trifles; to make a bustle or ado. Sir W. Scott.

i. [imp. & p. p. Fussed; p. pr. & vb. n. Fussing.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913