Difference between Fuss and Spat

What is the difference between Fuss and Spat?

Fuss as a noun is (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something while Spat as a noun is spawn of shellfish, especially oysters & similar molluscs.

Fuss

Part of speech: noun

Definition: (countable or uncountable) excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something a complaint or noise an exhibition of affection or admiration Future Utah Student Section or Former Utah Student Section

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to be very worried or excited about something, often too much. to fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something To show affection for, esp. animals. To pet.

Example sentence: I know what I try to do. I try to be professional, turn up, not make too much fuss, do the job.

Spat

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.To spawn. Used of shellfish as above.To quarrel or argue briefly.To strike with a spattering sound.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Spawn of shellfish, especially oysters & similar molluscs.A covering or decorative covering worn over a shoe.(UK, Australia) A piece of bodywork that covers the upper portions of the rear tyres of a car.A brief argument, fall out, quarrel.

We hope you now know whether to use Fuss or Spat in your sentence.

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