Fussily: meaning, definitions and examples
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fussily
[ หfษs(ษ)lฤ ]
behaviour, attitude
Fussily refers to a manner of acting or speaking that is overly concerned with detail or picky about trivial matters. It implies a level of irritation or unease regarding something that is not quite right.
Synonyms
fastidious, fidgety, meticulous, particular, precise
Examples of usage
- She fussily arranged the table settings before dinner.
- He fussily critiqued the presentation for minor errors.
- The cat fussily cleaned its paws after dinner.
Translations
Translations of the word "fussily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น exigentemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคกเคผเฅ เคนเฅ เคเคคเฅเคฐเคพเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช pedantisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan cermat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะดะฐะฝัะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pedantycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท de maniรจre pointilleuse
๐ช๐ธ con meticulosidad
๐น๐ท titiz bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ฌํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pedanticky
๐ธ๐ฐ pedanticky
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pedantno
๐ฎ๐ธ pรญnullega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะทะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษmkinlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ de manera exigente
Etymology
The word 'fussily' is derived from the adjective 'fussy', which has its origins in the early 19th century. The term 'fussy' is believed to have originated from the noun 'fuss', meaning 'excessive excitement or activity' or 'a state of agitation'. The word 'fuss' likely comes from a blend of the dialectal 'fuzzle', meaning 'to confuse, befuddle', and possibly 'fuss' as in 'to make a fuss or commotion'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which the fussing occurs. The concept of being fussy conveys a sense of fastidiousness or meticulousness, often with a negative connotation that suggests unnecessary concern or annoyance over trivial matters.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,791, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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