fussily

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting in a fastidious or overly concerned way; dealing with something with excessive care and attention.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fussily
busily , dissily , hussily , russely

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Variants

List of all variants of fussily that leads to same result
fussier , fussiest , fussily , fussiness , fussinesses , fussy

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Etymology

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From old French 'fusiller' meaning 'to agitate' or 'to make a fuss'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fussily' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In some dialects, 'fussily' is used as an adjective meaning 'showy' or 'flashy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastidious: Having or showing an excessive concern for detail; meticulous.

2. perfectionism: A personality trait characterized by a desire to have things done in an ideal or flawless way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fussily' is often used to describe a character's behavior, highlighting their perfectionism or anxiety. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where too much attention is being paid to insignificant details.

How to Memorize "fussily"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone meticulously arranging items on a table or obsessively organizing their desk.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a fussy cat or a person who is overly concerned with cleanliness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'fussing over' to remember the meaning of 'fussily'.

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