Fusty vs Fuss - What's the difference?
fusty | fuss |
Moldy or musty.
Stale-smelling or stuffy.
(figuratively, by extension) old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
(of wine) Tasting of the cask.
Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
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# A complaint or noise.
# An exhibition of affection or admiration.
One who is unduly anxious about trifles.
* (1837-1920)
To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something
(especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
To show affection for, especially animals.
To pet.
As adjectives the difference between fusty and fuss
is that fusty is moldy or musty while fuss is willing.fusty
English
Adjective
(er)Quotations
* (English Citations of "fusty")Derived terms
* fustily * fustinessfuss
English
Noun
(es)- zealously, assiduously, and with a minimum of fuss or noise
George Goodchild
- I am a fuss and I don't deny it.
Verb
(es)- His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.
- Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.
Usage notes
* Generally used with with, over, or about.Verb
(head)- He fussed the cat.