fuss over

UK
/fʌs ˈəʊvə/
US
/fʌs ˈoʊvər/

Translations

fuss oververb
fussed over
Past Simple
fussed over
Past Participle
fussing over
Gerund
UK
/fʌs ˈəʊvə/
US
/fʌs ˈoʊvər/
pouponnerSurtout à propos d’un enfant, d’un animal ou d’une personne choyée ; implique souvent une attention excessive.
She tends to fuss over her children.
Elle a tendance à pouponner ses enfants.
Additional translations
choyerSens plus général : accorder trop d’attention ou de soins à quelqu’un.
Synonyms
dote on
fawn over
hover over

Definitions

fuss oververb
To give a lot of attention or care to someone or something, often more than is necessary.
She tends to fuss over her children, making sure they have everything they need at all times.