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fuss vs rumpus

rumpus vs fuss

fuss and rumpus both are nouns.

fuss and rumpus both are verbs.

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

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