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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : fuhs-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfʌs i |
Definition of fussy
Origin :- 1831, from fuss (n.) + -y (2). Related: Fussily; fussiness.
- adj meticulous, particular
- The dear fussy little woman said that John had been telephoning inquiries.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- But why be fussy about clothes when God has given you only one life to live?
- Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
- The Misses Cabot welcomed her with fussy and dignified condescension.
- Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- For a critter as fussy and particular about some things, he's careless enough about others.
- Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- "Well, if you want to call it fussy, she is," Rosamond groaned.
- Extract from : « Phyllis » by Dorothy Whitehill
- The kingfishers were always in a hurry, and their colours were fussy and discordant.
- Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English
- There is Darrell; but he will be so fussy, and confidential, and official.
- Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli
- The fussy little captain, as far as Caius could judge, was not acting a part.
- Extract from : « The Mermaid » by Lily Dougall
- And you can't guess how fussy a little remark like that gets Bobby boy.
- Extract from : « Torchy » by Sewell Ford
- Having a baby is not a disease, and you will not need to have fussy care.
- Extract from : « The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book » by Various
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