[fuss] n [origin unknown] (1701) 1 a: needless bustle or excitement: commotion b: a show of flattering attention "made a big ~ over his favorite niece"
2. a: a state of agitation esp. over a trivial matter b: objection, protest c: an often petty controversy or quarrel "ended up having a pretty good ~ with my wife --Mac Hyman"
[2]fuss vi (1792) 1 a: to create or be in a state of restless activity; esp: to shower flattering attentions "~ing over the grandchildren" b: to pay close or undue attention to small details "~ed with her hair"
2. a: to become upset: worry b: to express annoyance or pique: complain ~ vt: agitate, upset -- fuss.er n