fuss
Because it is a word with a single syllable, fuss is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offuss
- Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
Example: "They made a big fuss about the wedding plans."
- A complaint or noise; a scene.
Example: "If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you."
- An exhibition of affection or admiration.
Example: "They made a great fuss over the new baby."
- To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
Example: "His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."
- To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
Example: "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.
Example: "He fussed the cat."
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