Kick up a fuss — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Kick up a fuss

Kick up a fuss (phrase)

  1. to complain

Kick up a fuss (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "The kids were kicking up a fuss by the end of the day, so the family left the fair."

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Kick up a fuss

The most common words with a similar meaning to Kick up a fuss:

Chiefly British: maunder
British: whinge
beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp, yowl

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Kick up a fuss

Words with the opposite meaning of Kick up a fuss:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Kick up a fuss

object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament

Near Antonyms of Kick up a fuss

accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Words & Phrases Containing Kick up a fuss

kick up a fuss/stink

Frequently Asked Questions about Kick up a fuss

What does "Kick up a fuss" mean?

"Kick up a fuss" means to complain. As a phrase, it is defined as: to complain.

What is another word for "Kick up a fuss"?

Other words for "Kick up a fuss" include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain and crab. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Kick up a fuss" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Kick up a fuss"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Kick up a fuss". Common alternatives include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak and fuss.

What is the opposite of "Kick up a fuss"?

Antonyms of "Kick up a fuss" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include accept, bear, countenance and endure.

How do you use "Kick up a fuss" in a sentence?

Examples of "Kick up a fuss" in a sentence: "The kids were kicking up a fuss by the end of the day, so the family left the fair.".

Is "Kick up a fuss" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Kick up a fuss" is a phrase.

What is another word for "Kick up a fuss" meaning "to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely"?

When "Kick up a fuss" (phrase) means to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely, synonyms include beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp and caterwaul. Opposites in this sense include crow, delight and rejoice.

What words are related to "Kick up a fuss"?

Words related to "Kick up a fuss" include object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew and worry.