fussle

/ˈfʌsəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or behave in a clumsy or awkward manner

“She began to fussle with the hem of her dress.”

2. verb

to make a fuss or create a disturbance

“The children were fussling and shouting in the park.”

3. noun

a state of agitation or confusion

“There was a great fussle about the new policy at work.”

4. noun

a small, unnecessary, or awkward movement

“His fussle with the zipper took a few minutes to fix.”

Synonyms

  • agitate
  • disturb
  • fuss

Antonyms

  • calm
  • order