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fuss vs ruckus

ruckus vs fuss

fuss and ruckus both are nouns.

fuss is a verb but ruckus is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fuss Yes No Yes No
ruckus Yes No No No
As nouns, ruckus is a hypernym of fuss; that is, ruckus is a word with a broader meaning than fuss:
  • fuss: a rapid active commotion
  • ruckus: the act of making a noisy disturbance
Other hypernyms of fuss include commotion, din, ruction, rumpus, tumult.
fuss (noun) ruckus (noun)
a rapid active commotion the act of making a noisy disturbance
a quarrel about petty points
an angry disturbance
an excited state of agitation
fuss (verb) ruckus (verb)
worry unnecessarily or excessively
care for like a mother
Difference between fuss and ruckus

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