Fussed

/ˈfʌst/ verb

Definition

Past tense of fuss; worried or complained excessively about something that is not very important.

Etymology

From 'fuss' (uncertain origin, possibly imitative of agitated behavior) with the regular past tense '-ed' ending.

Kelly Says

The word 'fuss' might be onomatopoetic—it sounds like the thing it describes, like the anxious, fidgety movements people make when they're fussing.

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