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Definition fuss in American English

fuss verb

[intransitive] verb
/fʌs/
1

to behave in a way that shows you are nervous or worried, especially about unimportant things

Example

I spent days fussing about the travel arrangements.

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2

to touch or handle something continuously in a nervous way

Example

He kept fussing with his tie.

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Definition fuss in American English