Phrase Hound found 9 phrases and 21 compound words that contain fuss. The most common are listed below. Open fuss in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 9
- kick up a fussTo show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.
- fuss overTo be overly attentive to someone or something.
- fuss-budgetryAlternative form of fussbudgetry: The characteristics and behaviors of a fussbudget; petty complaining.
- fuss aroundTo engage in useless, annoying or unhelpful activities.
- fuss-budgetAlternative spelling of fussbudget: One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.
- fuss-budgetsplural of fuss-budget: One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.
- kicked up a fusssimple past and past participle of kick up a fuss
- kicking up a fusspresent participle and gerund of kick up a fuss
- kicks up a fussthird-person singular simple present indicative of kick up a fuss: To show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.
Compound words 21
- fussableAble to be fussed with (in various senses).
- fusspotA person who makes a fuss, particularly about trivial things.
- fusserOne who fusses; a fussy person.
- fusslessWithout fuss.
- FussellA surname.
- fussbudgetOne who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.
- BarfussA surname from German.
- fussbuttonOne who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters.
- fussilyIn a fussy manner.
- fussbudgetsplural of fussbudget: One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.