excitation vs fuss

excitation

noun
  • The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening. 

  • The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation 

  • The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced. 

  • A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation 

fuss

noun
  • A complaint or noise; a scene. 

  • Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something. 

  • An exhibition of affection or admiration. 

verb
  • To show affection for, especially animals. 

  • To pet. 

  • To cry or be ill-humoured. 

  • To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust 

  • To be very worried or excited about something, often too much. 

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