26984 words

fussy

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
not easily satisfied, or having very high standards about particular things:

Examples:

All my children were fussy eaters.
fussy about He's so fussy about the house - everything has to be absolutely perfect.
"Why am I still single?" "You're too fussy - that's your problem!"
2
having too much decoration and too many small details, in a way that is not stylish:

Examples:

They've got those curtains that tie up with big bows - they're a little bit fussy for my taste.
3
A fussy baby is unhappy or difficult to please:

Examples:

It seems that the baby is always fussy at dinnertime.
4

Examples:

She’s really fussy about who she goes out with.
Kevin’s a fussy eater.
5
having too much decoration or too many details:

Examples:

My new dress is sophisticated but not too fussy.

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