fuss

Definition

Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.

Etymology

Of unknown origin. Perhaps from Danish fjas (“nonsense”), from Middle Low German (compare German faseln (“to maunder, talk nonsense”)). Compare also fouse (“to hasten, rush, tumble, disarrange”).

Example Sentences

• "They made a big fuss about the wedding plans."
• "What's all the fuss about?"
• "Sickness did not last above a ten days; my poor wife zealously assiduous, and with a minimum of fuss or noise."