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fussy definition

fussy (fus′ē)

adjective fussier fuss′i·er, fussiest fuss′i·est

    1. habitually fussing; bustling about or worrying over trifles
    2. overly exacting and hard to please
    3. whining, fretting, etc., as a baby
  2. showing or needing careful attention
  3. full of unnecessary details

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fussy Synonyms

fussy

modif.

fastidious, particular, meticulous; see careful 1.


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fussy Usage Examples

Preposition: about

  • type: Some bunnies are fussy about the type or shape of litter tray they use.

Modifies a noun

  • eater: Not a fussy eater, he does well on most foods.

Modifying Another Word

  • overly: I'm not an expert on football by a long way, but the ref for the England game seemed to be overly fussy.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: The pike didn't seem fussy about the color.
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