Fussy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfʌ.si/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fussy is an adjective meaning Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.
Meaning
Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please.
More Meanings
- Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered/ill-tempered (especially of babies).
- Having much unnecessary detail or decoration.
Example Sentences
The internal decor of the SR-built Bulleid corridor stock was noticeably cleaner and less fussy than that of prewar coaches.
It is never possible to settle down to the ordinary routine of life at sea until the screw begins to revolve. There is an hour or two, after the passengers have embarked, which is disquieting and fussy.
Word Forms
- fussier
- fussiest
Synonyms for fussy
Depending on context, synonyms include fastidious, fancy, particular, cross, grumpy, finicky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include finical, finicky, fastidious, fancy, particular, busy.
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