fuss

The word “fuss” means excessive worry, activity, or complaint over something minor. In plain terms, making an unnecessary amount of noise, worry, or bother about something small.

“Fuss” is pronounced fuhs (/fʌs/ in IPA).

Here is “fuss” used in a sentence: “There's no need to make such a fuss over a spilled drink.”

Depending on how it is used, “fuss” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “fuss” comes from German. Origin uncertain; possibly related to a Danish word meaning "nonsense," via Middle Low German.

“Fuss” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

“Fuss” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excessive worry, activity, or complaint over something minor.

Fuss refers to excessive activity, complaint, or attention over something minor, often involving visible behavior, while worry is more about an internal state of anxiety that may not show outwardly. Someone can worry quietly without making a fuss.

To make a fuss over someone means to give them a lot of attention, praise, or care, often more than the situation strictly requires. This is a positive use of fuss, distinct from complaining about a minor problem.

Yes, fuss works as a noun meaning excessive worry or complaint over something minor, and as a verb meaning to worry or busy oneself over unimportant details. Both forms describe the same underlying idea of overreacting to something small.