fussy
|fus-sy|
/ˈfʌsi/
overly concerned with details
Etymology
'fussy' originates from the word 'fuss,' which is believed to have come from the Low German 'fussen,' meaning 'to blow or puff.'
'fuss' transformed into the English word 'fussy,' indicating a tendency to be overly concerned with trivial details.
Initially, it meant 'to make a fuss or commotion,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being overly concerned with details.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively concerned with details or standards, often to the point of being difficult to please.
She's very fussy about her clothes.
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Adjective 2
full of unnecessary detail or decoration.
The room was decorated in a fussy style.
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