Fussy

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌsi/

Definitions of fussy

adjective easily upset or irritated; irritable

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is very fussy about the type of food she eats.

A2 The toddler was fussy and refused to eat anything but cookies.

B1 The hotel guest was fussy about the cleanliness of the room.

B2 The chef was known for being fussy about the quality of ingredients used in his dishes.

C1 The art collector was extremely fussy when it came to adding new pieces to his collection.

C2 The director was fussy about every detail of the film production, from casting to set design.

Examples of fussy in a Sentence

formal The client was very fussy about the details of the contract.

informal My grandma is so fussy when it comes to her tea.

slang Stop being so fussy, just pick something to eat.

figurative The artist was fussy about the placement of each brushstroke in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of fussy

• past tense: fussed
• plural: fussies
• comparative: fussier
• superlative: fussiest
• present tense: fusses
• future tense: will fuss
• perfect tense: have fussed
• continuous tense: is fussing
• singular: fussy
• positive degree: fussy
• infinitive: to fuss
• gerund: fussing
• participle: fussed

Origin and Evolution of fussy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fussy' originated from the Middle English word 'fusy', which came from the Old French word 'fusée' meaning 'trouble, difficulty'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fussy' evolved to describe someone who is overly particular, finicky, or easily upset by minor details.