fuss about

fuss about

1. To complain or gripe about someone or something. Quit fussing about your ex-boyfriend—you guys broke up over a year ago. She hates the cold weather, so she'll be fussing about it until spring.2. To do something in a hasty or energetic manner. Mom wasn't expecting us, so she fussed about and prepared some snacks as we settled down in the living room.See also: fuss

fuss about someone or something

to complain about someone or something. What are you fussing about now? Are you still fussing about Tony?See also: fuss

fuss about

 and fuss aroundto go about complaining; to move about in a busy manner. Don't fuss about so much. Things will take care of themselves. Now, stop fussing around and sit down.See also: fuss