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Meanings of fuss in English

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German advocacy group.

Related terms
Portuguese
desavença
Catalan
topada
Spanish
roce

A quarrel about petty points.

desavença
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Portuguese
freneticidade
Catalan
bullit
Spanish
revuelo

A rapid active commotion.

freneticidade
Portuguese
rebuliço

An excited state of agitation.

rebuliço
Usage of fuss in English
1
The league has come and gone without fuss; wait for the championship.
The Irish Times
2
The newscaster had made a fuss over that issue also, of course.
Cauldron of Ghosts
3
Grandmother wanted most of all to save the family money & fuss.
The new yorker
4
There are often days when I want something tasty with minimal fuss.
The Guardian
5
Why all the fuss, if Ireland is fully funded until next year?
The Irish Times
6
The fuss-and-fiddle days with parallel-sided cracks gave way to plug and chug.
Climbing Magazine
7
Nor was there any Hello!-style fuss about their separation earlier this year.
The Guardian
8
We knew we water charges were coming, so what's the fuss now?
The Irish Times
9
There might be a little fuss in Ireland once in a while.
The Next of Kin: Those who Wait and Wonder
10
A brief historical recap may help to explain some of the fuss.
The Guardian
11
Why are Sir Richard's friends in the 'Change making such a fuss?
Quicksilver
12
Two stars for fuss but zero stars for energy and water conservation.
The Irish Times
13
Aiken's self-set retirement age of 65 has already passed without a fuss.
The Irish Times
14
I remember thinking in exasperation: Typical Diana to make such a fuss.
The Guardian
15
There will be a great fuss in the family over the scandal.
The Irrational Knot / Being the Second Novel of His Nonage
16
Massie said, 'One man to be flogged, so why all the fuss?'
Second to None
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Fuss through the time
Fuss across language varieties
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United Kingdom
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