fussing
verb (present participle)UK /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
US /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
Fussing is when someone gets a little upset and complains about small things.
The baby started fussing because she was hungry.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Giving too much attention to small details or worrying about unimportant things.
He spent the whole morning fussing over the table decorations.
3. Moving around in a busy, nervous way while doing something.
She was fussing about the kitchen, tidying everything before the guests arrived.
4. Showing too much care and attention toward someone.
Grandma kept fussing over us, making sure we were warm and well fed.