I. ˈfəs noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1701
1.
a. : needless bustle or excitement
b. : a show of flattering attention
made a big fuss over his favorite niece
2.
a. : a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter
b. : objection , protest
c. : an often petty controversy or quarrel
II. verb
Date: 1792
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to create or be in a state of restless activity ; especially : to shower flattering attentions
fuss ing over the grandchildren
b. : to pay close or undue attention to small details
fuss ed with her hair
2.
a. : to become upset : worry
b. : to express annoyance or pique : complain
transitive verb
: agitate , upset
• fuss·er noun