fuss

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
2. 2
   A complaint or noise; a scene.
3. 3
   An exhibition of affection or admiration.

Verb

1. 1
   To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
2. 2
   To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
3. 3
   To disturb (a person)
4. 4
   To cry or be ill-humoured.
5. 5
   To show affection for, especially animals.
6. 6
   To pet.