Fussing

verb

/ˈfʌsɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo be very worried or excited about something, often too much.

"His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."

2.verbTo fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust

"Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine."

3.verb(especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.

4.verb(with over) To show affection for, especially animals.

5.verbTo pet.

"He fussed the cat."

6.nounExcessive care; act of one who fusses.

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