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fussed

The correct spelling is fussed.

How to pronounce fussed

verb

IPA: /fʌst/

Say it like: Fus-sed

The correct spelling is fussed. To be very worried or excited about something, often too much. For example: "His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."

Usage Examples

His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.

Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.

He fussed the cat.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
  2. 2.To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
  3. 3.(especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
  4. 4.(with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
  5. 5.To pet.

adjective

  1. 1.(usually in the negative) Bothered; concerned.

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