fussy
adjective/ˈfʌsi/
/ˈfʌsi/
(comparative fussier, superlative fussiest)
(disapproving)- too concerned about having things exactly as you want them; hard to please
- fussy parents
- She's such a fussy eater.
- ‘Where do you want to go for lunch?’ ‘I'm not fussy (= I don't mind).’
- fussy about something Our teacher is very fussy about punctuation.
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- doing something with small, quick, nervous movements
- a fussy manner
- the quick, fussy movements of her small hands
- having too much detail or decoration
- The costume designs are too fussy.
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