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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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 However, Monaco Legend Group is not fussing with an auction this time but is offering the watch in a private sale. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025 Akhtar blames his own lack of time needed to fuss with the results, versus problems with the model itself. Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Overly fussed with muffin batter often results in dry and unevenly baked, studded with holes, according to experts at Quaker. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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