fussy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Adjective: Unreasonably concerned with or bothered by insignificant matters.

  - "She's being very fussy about the table settings."
  - "Why be so fussy over such a small detail?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fussy
busy , dussy , sussy

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'fastidious' or 'picky' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fussy' comes from the Middle English word 'fusen', meaning 'to fasten' or 'to make fast'.

2. Being fussy can sometimes be a sign of perfectionism or obsession, but it can also be a source of frustration for others.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fastidious: Having or showing an excessive concern with or sensitivity to detail.

2. Picky: Having or showing an excessive preference for something or an unwillingness to accept anything less than perfect.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fussy' has been used to describe characters who are overly concerned with details and order, such as Miss Havisham in 'Great Expectations'.

How to Memorize "fussy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone meticulously arranging objects, focusing on every small detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fussy' with someone who is overly concerned with minor details.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Fussy' as 'Fastidious Under Satin Yoke', emphasizing the excessive concern with details.

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