fuss

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|countable|or|uncountable}} [[excessive|Excessive]] [[activity]], [[worry]], [[bother]], or [[talk]] about something.
2. A [[complaint]] or [[noise]]; a [[scene]].
3. An [[exhibition]] of [[affection]] or [[admiration]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[fiddle]]; [[fidget]]; [[wiggle]], or [[adjust]]
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To disturb (a person)
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|US|especially of [[baby|babies]]}} To [[cry]] or be [[ill-humoured]].
5. {{lb|en|intransitive|with ''[[over]]''}} To show affection for, especially animals.
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[pet]].

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