fussy

adjective
UK: /ˈfʌsi/
US: /ˈfʌsi/

  1. Someone who is fussy is very concerned about small details and is difficult to please.

    1. My cat is so fussy about what she eats.
    2. The restaurant is known for catering to fussy eaters who have specific dietary needs.

  2. Relating to clothing with too much decoration.

    1. I don't like fussy clothes; I prefer simple styles.
    2. Her dress was a bit too fussy, with too many frills and bows for a casual event.

Synonyms

fastidious choosy finicky dainty particular

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fussy" in English means: Someone who is fussy is very concerned about small details and is difficult to please., Relating to clothing with too much decoration..

The phonetic transcription of "fussy" is /ˈfʌsi/ in British English and /ˈfʌsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fussy": fastidious, choosy, finicky, dainty, particular.

Example usage of "fussy": "My cat is so fussy about what she eats.". More examples on the page.