Fusspot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fusspot is a noun meaning (informal) A person who makes a fuss, particularly about trivial things.
Meaning
(informal) A person who makes a fuss, particularly about trivial things.
More Meanings
- (informal, intransitive) To make a fuss, particularly about trivial things.
Example Sentences
My teacher is such a fusspot, he marks us down for handwriting!
I hadn't realised then that fusspotting about small details of social disorder was an Australian obsession.
Word Forms
- fusspots
- fusspotting
- fusspotted
Synonyms for fusspot
Depending on context, synonyms include fussbudget, worrywart, fuss-budget, worrier.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fuss-budget, worrywart, worrier, fussbudget, fussbutton, fussbudgetry.
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