B1nounemotions
US/fʌs/
UK/fʌs/
too much worry, excitement or attention about something that is not important
In context
Don't make a fuss, it's just a small cut.
I don't know what all the fuss is about, the film was okay.
She hates any fuss on her birthday, so just bring a cake.
Words that go with fuss
verb + noun
- make a fussHe made a fuss because his soup was cold.
noun + preposition
- fuss aboutWhat's all the fuss about?
- without any fussShe paid the bill without any fuss.
adjective + noun
- big fussThey made a big fuss over the new baby.
- no fussIt's a simple, no fuss recipe.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't do a fuss.Correct: Don't make a fuss.