fuss with
phrasal verb
fussed with; fussing with; fusses with
: to move or handle (something) in a nervous or uncertain way : to fiddle with (something)
He fussed with his tie the whole time we were talking.
She's always fussing with her hair.
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At the game table, the toddler began fussing with mini figurines and dice—items described as choking hazards.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Polishing Wood With Olive Oil And Lemon Juice
Don’t want to fuss with all sorts of different types of cleaning products?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
And while technology plays a role, employees don’t join calls or host meetings to fuss with technology.
—Keith Yandell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Rib Maternity Dress $103 Buy Now at nordstrom If fussing with straps and elaborate details sounds like your version of a nightmare, stick with a classic sweater dress.
—Lindsey Lanquist, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
How To Remove Water Stains From Wood, According To An Expert
Polishing Wood With Olive Oil And Lemon Juice
Don’t want to fuss with all sorts of different types of cleaning products?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
And while technology plays a role, employees don’t join calls or host meetings to fuss with technology.
—Keith Yandell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Rib Maternity Dress $103 Buy Now at nordstrom If fussing with straps and elaborate details sounds like your version of a nightmare, stick with a classic sweater dress.
—Lindsey Lanquist, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fuss with
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“Fuss with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss%20with. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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