Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: fussy
IPA transcription: [f'ʌsi]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crabbed, crabby, cross, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, bad-tempered, ill-tempered
    Meaning: annoyed and irritable
Usage examples
  • Don't be so fussy."
  • Oh my, how fussy she was!
  • They were fussy, that was all. But the only thing they would not stand was back answers.
  • Toward the close of the day a fussy little Frenchman entered, and, making his way to where Tom stood, asked:
  • "Then you must be willing," said Brenda, "to let us sell the things you have chosen, if some fussy old person comes along and wishes any of these reserved things, and refuses to be contented with anything else."
  • As for the Saw-Horse, he made a wonderful record upsetting a fruit cart, overturning several meek looking men, and finally bowling over the new Guardian of the Gate--a fussy little fat woman appointed by General Jinjur.