Meaning

• Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.

  "They made a big fuss about the wedding plans."

• A complaint or noise; a scene.

  "If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you."

• An exhibition of affection or admiration.

  "They made a great fuss over the new baby."

Meaning

• To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.

  "His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."

• To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust

  "Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine."

• (especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.

• (with over) To show affection for, especially animals.

• To pet.

  "He fussed the cat."