fuss over

verb

fussed over; fussing over; fusses over

: to pay a lot of attention to (someone or something) in a nervous or excited way

Everyone fussed over the baby.

He spent hours fussing over the details of the speech.

Examples of fuss over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dry skin types might spend a lot of time fussing over hydrating skincare products, including serums and moisturizers, but choosing a nourishing sunscreen is just as vital for your skin health. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

While the Northeast likes to make a fuss over lobster, the South welcomes stone crab season with equal reverence, and, in my opinion, every bit as deserving of the hype. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

The service Casually buttoned-up and (like many other things at this property) classic New York, with concierge and servers always ready to lend a hand—but without fussing over anything. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026

The lack of fuss over the finishes suggests this might have been used as a short-term rental. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for fuss over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover