FUSS

I. noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1701 1. needless bustle or excitement, a show of flattering attention , 2. a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter, objection , protest , an often petty controversy or quarrel, II. verb Date: 1792 intransitive verb 1. to create or be in a state of restless activity, to pay close or undue attention to small details , 2. to become upset ; worry , to express annoyance or pique ; complain , transitive verb agitate , upset , ~er noun