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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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
The city uses the American dollar, so there’s no need to fuss with exchange rates or figure out a new currency.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon Self-Cleaning Water Bottle Don’t be fussing with those awkward bottle brushes.
—Margaret Drake, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2024
Tired of fussing with the unpredictable hotel iron to get your clothes looking pristine?
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
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“Fuss with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss%20with. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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