FUSSY


Meaning of FUSSY in English

(fussier, fussiest)

1.

Someone who is ~ is very concerned with unimportant details and is difficult to please.

She is not ~ about her food...

Her aunt was small, with a rather ~ manner.

ADJ: oft ADJ about n disapproval

2.

If you describe things such as clothes and furniture as ~, you are criticizing them because they are too elaborate or detailed.

We are not very keen on floral patterns and ~ designs.

ADJ disapproval

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