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fussy

 

[ ˈfʌsi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Showing excessive or anxious concern about details.

Synonyms

finicky, particular, picky

Examples of usage

  • He was very fussy about his food, insisting on only the freshest ingredients.
  • The fussy customer complained about every little imperfection in the product.
  • She became fussy when things didn't go exactly as planned.
Context #2 | Adjective

baby

Easily upset or agitated; over-sensitive.

Synonyms

cranky, irritable, whiny

Examples of usage

  • The fussy baby wouldn't stop crying until she was held.
  • He's always been a fussy eater, even as a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "fussy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exigente

🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ा

🇩🇪 wählerisch

🇮🇩 rewel

🇺🇦 вибагливий

🇵🇱 wybredny

🇯🇵 気難しい

🇫🇷 difficile

🇪🇸 quisquilloso

🇹🇷 titiz

🇰🇷 까다로운

🇸🇦 صعب الإرضاء

🇨🇿 vybíravý

🇸🇰 vyberavý

🇨🇳 挑剔的

🇸🇮 izbirčen

🇮🇸 kröfuharður

🇰🇿 таңдағыш

🇬🇪 მოთხოვნადი

🇦🇿 tələbkar

🇲🇽 quisquilloso

Etymology

The word 'fussy' originated from the Middle English word 'fusy', meaning 'full of fumes' or 'vapors'. It later evolved to mean 'easily upset' or 'hard to please'. Over time, 'fussy' has come to be associated with being particular or overly concerned with details.

See also: fuss, fussbudget.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,275, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.