B2adjectivefoodemotions
US/ˈfʌs.i/
UK/ˈfʌs.i/
too worried about small details and difficult to please
In context
I'm not fussy, any kind of coffee is fine with me.
She's very fussy about keeping the kitchen spotless.
The design is too fussy, let's make it simpler.
Words that go with fussy
adjective + noun
- fussy eaterOur daughter is a fussy eater.
- fussy babyA fussy baby kept us awake all night.
adjective + preposition
- fussy aboutHe's very fussy about his hair.
adverb + adjective
- not fussyI'm not fussy, you choose the film.
- too fussyDon't be too fussy, it's just a party.