fuss

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [U,sing.] unnecessary excitement, worry or activity: He does what he's told without any fuss. * All that fuss over a few pounds! * It's a very ordinary movie-I don't know what all the fuss is about (= why other people think it is so good). * It was all a fuss about nothing. * We'd like a quiet wedding without any fuss. 2 [sing.] anger or complaints about sth, especially sth that is not important: I'm sorry for making such a fuss about the noise. * Steve kicks up a fuss every time I even suggest seeing you. IDIOMS make a fuss of / over sb to pay a lot of attention to sb, usually to show how much you like them: They made a great fuss of the new baby. * The dog loves being made a fuss of. verb [V] 1 ~ (around)