fuss

Definition

• n. an angry disturbance
• v. worry unnecessarily or excessively

Word forms

Present participle

fussing

Past tense

fussed

Past participle

fussed

Third person singular

fusses

Example sentences

1. n.

   There was a lot of fuss over the new dress code at school.

2. vi.

   She tends to fuss about the smallest details when planning a party.

3. vt.

   The constant noise from the construction site is starting to fuss me.