fuss with

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.

Examples of fuss with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If you can’t be fussed with making coffee and dessert after a big holiday dinner, consider this twofer instead. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

As Willard wheeled Athena away, fussing with an umbrella to offer the dog shade, Bech Parker shook her head in frustration. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Featured in this article $1,799 Amazon $1,015 Amazon This velvet Acanva sofas has a fun Tetris-like formation to it that can be moved around, rearranged, and fussed with depending on your mood thanks to its modular design. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Everyday Built-In Bra Tops This racerback tank top saves you from fussing with a convertible strap bra. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026