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- [fuhs-ee]
- /ˈfʌs i/
- /ˈfʌ.sɪ.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhs-ee]
- /ˈfʌs i/
Definitions of fussiness word
- adjective fussiness excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details. 1
- adjective fussiness hard to satisfy or please: a fussy eater. 1
- adjective fussiness (of clothes, decoration, etc.) elaborately made, trimmed, or decorated: All the bric-a-brac gave the room a fussy, cluttered look. 1
- adjective fussiness full of details, especially in excess: His writing is so fussy I lose the thread of the story. 1
- noun fussiness The state of being fussy. 1
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Origin of fussiness
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; fuss + -y1
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Parts of speech for Fussiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fussiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fussiness
noun fussiness
- toy — an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- frill — a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- ostentation — pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
Antonyms for fussiness
noun fussiness
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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