fuss

  1. Noun.  (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
  2. Noun.  a complaint or noise.
  3. Noun.  an exhibition of affection or admiration.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) to be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
  5. Verb.  (intransitive) to fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something.
  6. Verb.  (intransitive) to cry or be ill-humoured (esp. of babies).
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To show affection for, especially animals.
  8. Verb.  (transitive) To pet.

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