CEFR B1

fussy

adjective

Meaning

Showing excessive or unnecessary concern about small details, especially about one's food, clothing, or appearance.

Examples

He's a very fussy eater and will only touch plain pasta.
She's become quite fussy about her new bedroom decor.

Synonyms: picky, choosy, particular, fastidious

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fussy (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌsi/

Definition

Showing excessive or unnecessary concern about small details, especially about one's food, clothing, or appearance.

Examples

He's a very fussy eater and will only touch plain pasta.
She's become quite fussy about her new bedroom decor.
My grandmother is very fussy about how her tea is made.

How to Use fussy

fussy about (prepositional phrase): To be very concerned or particular about a specific thing. — "He is fussy about the cleanliness of his car."

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