fuss
gb/fˈʌs/ us/fˈʌs/
B1
Engleză
~ 8200
felhajtás, hiszti, hűhó, macera, fáradság, hercehurca, problémázik, aggodalmaskodik, akadékoskodik, túlzottan törődik, igazgat, körülugrál, különleges figyelem, kényeztetés, körülrajongás
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] makes a fuss about [something]
Why is there such a fuss about a simple mistake?
Miért van ekkora felhajtás egy egyszerű hiba miatt?
The kids made a huge fuss when we told them it was bedtime.
A gyerekek hatalmas hisztit csaptak, amikor azt mondtuk nekik, hogy ideje lefeküdni.
I don't want to cause a fuss, but the bill is wrong.
There was a lot of fuss over his new haircut, but he didn't think it was a big deal.
She left the company without any fuss or drama.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My mother makes a big fuss when the house is not clean.
Anyám nagy felhajtást csinál, ha nincs kitakarítva a ház.
He left the party early and nobody made a fuss.
Korán elment a buliból, és senki sem csinált belőle ügyet.
There is too much fuss about this small problem.
Please sit down and stop making a fuss.
I just want to check in without any fuss.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"do a fuss"* instead of *"make a fuss"*. Use *make*: *"She made a fuss about the price"*, not *"She did a fuss"*. Another mistake is using *fuss* only for positive excitement; it usually suggests unnecessary or annoying reaction.
Sens
unnecessary excitement or worry
Colocații
make a fuss
|kick up a fuss
|a big fuss
|a lot of fuss
|without any fuss
|all this fuss about
Sinonime
commotion (Focuses more on noisy activity and confusion than on emotional complaining.)
|
uproar (Stronger word suggesting loud public anger or protest, not just small complaints.)
|
drama (Informal; suggests someone is reacting in an overly emotional or theatrical way.)
Antonime
calm (Describes a quiet situation without strong emotion or reaction.)
|
acceptance (Emphasizes quietly agreeing to a situation instead of arguing or complaining.)
Teme
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Too much talk, worry, or anger about something small or not important.
Exaggerated excitement, worry, or anger about something that is not very important, often shown by complaining or talking a lot about it.
B1
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is too much fuss for [someone]
Cooking a full dinner for just one person is more fuss than it's worth.
Egy teljes vacsorát főzni egyetlen embernek több macera, mint amennyit megér.
You can renew your passport online now and avoid all the fuss.
Most már online is megújíthatod az útleveledet, és megspórolhatod az egész hercehurcát.
Let the hotel handle the bookings; it saves us a lot of fuss.
I’d rather buy a cake than go to the fuss of baking one.
They moved without much fuss, thanks to the moving company.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I don’t want the fuss of cooking tonight.
Ma este nincs kedvem a főzéssel járó macerához.
Booking online means less fuss at the airport.
Ha online foglalsz, kevesebb a macera a repülőtéren.
Using this app saves you the fuss of waiting in line.
It was a lot of fuss to fix a small problem.
We changed hotels to avoid the fuss with parking.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think *fuss* in this sense always includes loud emotion. It can also quietly mean extra steps or effort, as in *"too much fuss to cook tonight"*, even if nobody is complaining out loud.
Sens
unnecessary effort or trouble
Colocații
too much fuss
|all that fuss
|avoid the fuss
|save yourself the fuss
|without the fuss
Sinonime
bother (Very close in meaning; common in both positive and negative contexts for extra effort or trouble.)
|
hassle (Informal; stresses irritation and inconvenience more strongly than *fuss*.)
|
inconvenience (More formal and neutral; focuses on causing difficulty rather than emotional reaction.)
Antonime
ease (Highlights that something can be done with little effort or difficulty.)
|
simplicity (Emphasizes that something is easy to do or understand, with few steps.)
Teme
daily life
|practical
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Extra effort or trouble that feels unnecessary or annoying when you do something.
Unnecessary or annoying effort, difficulty, or extra steps needed to do something.
VERB
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] fusses about [something]
Stop fussing about the weather; we can’t change it anyway.
Ne problémázz már az időjárás miatt; úgysem tudunk rajta változtatni.
She always fusses about the smallest mistakes in her reports.
Mindig a legapróbb hibákon is akadékoskodik a jelentéseiben.
He fussed for hours over which tie to wear to the interview.
My dad fusses about money even when we’re doing fine.
There’s no need to fuss about the details right now.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Please don’t fuss about my clothes; I like them this way.
Kérlek, ne problémázz a ruháimon; nekem így tetszenek.
My mother fusses about the house being clean all the time.
Anyám állandóan azon problémázik, hogy tiszta legyen a ház.
He fusses about every small thing at work.
She is fussing again about the children being late.
Don’t fuss about it; everything will be okay.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use *fuss* only for physical movement, but this sense is mainly about repeated worry or complaint. Also, use the prepositions *about* or *over*: *"She fusses about the cost"*, not *"She fusses on the cost"*.
Sens
complain or worry about trivia
Colocații
fuss about
|fuss over nothing
|stop fussing
|always fussing about
|fuss endlessly
Sinonime
complain (General word; does not always suggest that the problem is small, while *fuss* often does.)
|
fret (Focuses more on quiet worry and anxiety, not always spoken out loud.)
|
whine (Informal; suggests childish, high‑pitched, or annoying complaining more than *fuss*.)
Antonime
accept (Means to agree to a situation without arguing or repeated complaints.)
|
stay calm (Emphasizes not getting upset or anxious about small things.)
Teme
emotions
|daily life
|personality
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To keep talking or worrying about small things that are not very important.
To complain, worry, or show anxiety repeatedly about small, unimportant, or already-solved things.
VERB
B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] fusses over/with [someone/something]
She fussed over the baby all evening, checking him every few minutes.
Egész este a baba körül sürgött-forgott, néhány percenként megnézte, hogy minden rendben van-e.
Stop fussing with your hair; it looks fine.
Ne igazgasd már a hajad; jól néz ki.
They fussed over their guests, constantly offering more food and drinks.
He spent an hour fussing with the presentation slides before the meeting.
My grandmother loves it when we fuss over her on her birthday.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My parents fuss over my little sister a lot.
A szüleim nagyon körülugrálják a kishúgomat.
She is always fussing with the table, moving the plates again and again.
Mindig az asztalt igazgatja: újra meg újra arrébb teszi a tányérokat.
They like to fuss over their guests at dinner.
Don’t fuss over me; I can do it myself.
He fussed with the camera until it was perfect.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse *fuss over [someone]* (give a lot of attention) with *fuss about [something]* (complain or worry). *Over* is usually for giving attention; *about* is for complaining or worrying.
Sens
give excessive attention or care
Colocații
fuss over the baby
|fuss over details
|fuss with her hair
|fuss over guests
|fuss with the decorations
Sinonime
pamper (Focuses on giving someone a lot of comfort and treats; *fuss* can be more about nervous attention.)
|
dote on (Emphasizes loving someone very much; *fuss* can be loving but also slightly annoying.)
|
fiddle with (Informal; used for things, meaning to keep touching or adjusting something, not usually about people.)
Antonime
ignore (Means to give no attention, the opposite of fussing over someone or something.)
|
leave alone (Suggests stopping extra attention, changes, or interference.)
Teme
daily life
|relationships
|appearance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To pay a lot of attention to someone or something and keep touching or changing it, usually more than is needed.
To give someone or something too much attention or care, often by making many small, unnecessary changes or adjustments.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] makes a fuss of [someone]
The grandparents love to make a fuss of the kids when they visit.
A nagyszülők imádják körülrajongani a gyerekeket, amikor a gyerekek meglátogatják őket.
She enjoyed all the fuss on her wedding day.
Élvezte azt a sok figyelmet az esküvője napján.
It’s nice to get a bit of fuss on your birthday.
They made such a fuss of him when he got the promotion.
He isn’t used to any fuss, so the surprise party embarrassed him.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Her parents make a big fuss of her on her birthday.
A szülei nagyon kényeztetik a születésnapján.
The teacher made a fuss of the new student.
A tanár külön figyelmet fordított az új diákra.
My friends made a nice fuss of me when I arrived.
The hotel staff made a fuss of every guest.
The child smiled because everyone made a fuss of him.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think *fuss* is always negative. In this sense, *make a fuss of someone* is positive: it means giving them special, kind attention, especially in British English.
Sens
extra attention to someone
Colocații
make a fuss of the children
|make a big fuss of him
|enjoy the fuss
|all the fuss over her birthday
Sinonime
attention (More general; does not always suggest that the person is being specially treated.)
|
pampering (Focuses on giving someone comfort and treats; *fuss* can be warmer and more emotional.)
Antonime
neglect (Direct opposite; means failing to give someone the attention or care they need.)
|
ignore (Means not noticing or reacting to someone, rather than giving them special attention.)
Teme
relationships
|family
|social
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A lot of attention and care given to someone to make them feel special.
Special or extra attention and care given to someone, often to make them feel important or loved.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
fuss
IPA
GB/fˈʌs/
US/fˈʌs/
Silabe și accent
fuss (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (fuss)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: fuss
- Plural: fuss
Verb
- Base: fuss
- 3rd Person Singular: fusses
- Present Participle: fussing
- Past: fussed
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
fusses
verb
fussing
verb
fussed
verb
Core family
fussy
adjective
Related words
fussiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unfussy
adjective
Advanced or less common
fussily
adverb
fusspot
noun
Expresii
fuss about
1/fˈʌs əbˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
worry or complain about trivia
To keep talking or worrying about small problems or details.
Exemple
- He’s always fussing about the house not being tidy enough.
- There’s no point fussing about the past; we can’t change it.
- She fussed about what to wear for hours before the party.
fuss and bother
1/fˈʌs ˈænd bˈɑðɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
unnecessary annoying activity and effort
Unnecessary activity and extra work that feels annoying.
Exemple
- Let’s just order in and avoid all the fuss and bother of cooking.
- Is all this fuss and bother really necessary for a simple meeting?
- She hates the fuss and bother that comes with moving house.
fuss over
1/fˈʌs ˈoʊvɚ/
phrasal verb
give too much attention
To give a lot of attention and care to someone or something, usually more than is needed.
Exemple
- Everyone fussed over the baby at the family dinner.
- Stop fussing over me; I can make my own tea.
- She fussed over the decorations until everything was exactly right.
kick up a fuss
1/kˈɪk ˈʌp ə fˈʌs/
idiom
informal
complain loudly and strongly
To complain in a loud or strong way, so that other people notice.
Exemple
- The passengers kicked up a fuss when the flight was delayed again.
- If they try to charge you extra, kick up a fuss until they change it.
- Parents kicked up such a fuss that the school cancelled the new rule.
make a fuss
1/mˈeɪk ə fˈʌs/
fixed phrase
complain or get excited too much
To say or show that you are unhappy or excited about something small or not very important.
Exemple
- Please don’t make a fuss; it was only a small mistake.
- She made such a fuss about the meal that the manager came over to apologize.
- If you make a fuss now, it might actually help them fix the problem.
make a fuss of
1/mˈeɪk ə fˈʌs əv/
fixed phrase
give someone special attention
To be very kind and give a lot of attention to someone, so they feel important or loved.
Exemple
- They always make a real fuss of the guests at that hotel.
- My grandparents made a fuss of me when I visited them alone for the first time.
- The teacher made a fuss of the new student to help her feel welcome.
without a fuss
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə fˈʌs/
fixed phrase
calmly, without problems or complaint
To do something or accept something in a quiet, calm way, without complaining or making problems.
Exemple
- He paid the fine without a fuss and left.
- The children went to bed without a fuss tonight.
- Everything was arranged without a fuss, which surprised us.