fussifyv.
/ˈfʌsɪfʌɪ/ intransitive. To make a fuss, to go about fussily.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > act or do vigorously [verb (intransitive)] > be brisk or active > bustle > fuss or make a fuss
nytelc1400
to make a matter1549
to keep a coil1568
squatter1593
fiddle-faddle1633
to play hell (with)1750
fuss1792
to play hell and Tommy1825
piggle1836
palavera1840
to make a time1844
to make a time1844
friggle1848
fussify1868
to make a production of (or out of)1941
1868 Q. Rev. Apr. 317 Johnson was constantly fussifying about the brewery with an ink-horn in his button~hole.
Derivatives
ˌfussifiˈcation n. [-ification suffix] the action of making a fuss.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > briskness or activeness > bustle or fuss > bustling or fussing
flustering1422
bustlingc1450
buskling1546
fussation1775
fussing1826
fussification1834
rustling1872
fidget1890
spuffling1893
1834 W. Beckford Italy; with Sketches Spain & Portugal II. 311 How to escape formal fussifications.
1883 M. E. Braddon Phantom Fortune xli Fussification about her carriage.
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