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Fussy Meaning for Kids

What Does Fussy Mean?

Adjective

  • Being very particular about things and hard to please.
  • Being overly concerned about small details.

Fussy — Full Explanation

Fussy is when someone is very particular about things. For example, if you only want to wear your favorite shirt and don't like any other clothes.

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Fussy Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
फुर्सत

fursat

चिढ़चिढ़ा

chidhchidhā

नखरे वाला

nakhre vālā

kannada
ಹುಚ್ಚು (Huchchu)

Huchchu

ಚಿಂತನಶೀಲ (Chintanashila)

Chintanashila

ಚಿಂತನ (Chintana)

Chintana

bengali
ফুসফুসে (fusfuse)

fusfuse

নাখোশ (nakhosh)

nakhosh

বদমেজাজ (bodmejaj)

bodmejaj

spanish
fussy en español

fussy

exigente en español

exigente

quisquilloso en español

quisquilloso

Fussy Synonyms

Fussy Antonyms

Fussy in Sentences

  • My little brother is fussy about his clothes.
  • She is fussy when it comes to her snacks.
  • He can be fussy if he doesn't like the game.
  • The fussy baby cried until he got a toy.
  • My friend is fussy about sharing his crayons.

💬 Fussy Chat: Listen In!

Riya and the Idlis

Riya expressed her dislike for the idlis her mother made, saying they were too soft. Her mother, Mama, was surprised and reminded Riya that she usually loves idlis. Riya explained that she wanted them to be a little crispy on the outside, like her grandmother's.

Mama acknowledged Riya's fussiness and agreed to try making some crispy idlis. Riya was excited and promised to eat them all if they turned out crispy. Mama, however, asked Riya to promise to try one of the soft idlis just in case.

Riya agreed to the deal and requested coconut chutney to accompany the idlis, believing it would enhance the flavor. Mama assured her that they would have chutney and set to work on making the idlis more to Riya's liking. to accompany the idlis, believing it would enhance the flavor. Mama assured her that they would have chutney and set to work on making the idlis more to Riya's liking.. to accompany the idlis, believing it would enhance the flavor. Mama assured her that they would have chutney and set to work on making the idlis more to Riya's liking.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fussy

What does 'fussy' mean?
'Fussy' means being very particular or hard to please about things. For example, if someone is fussy about their food, they might only like certain kinds and not others.
How do you pronounce 'fussy'?
You pronounce 'fussy' like 'fuh-see'. It has two syllables.
What is the origin of the word 'fussy'?
The word 'fussy' comes from the early 19th century and is thought to be related to the word 'fuss', which means to be overly concerned or worried about small details.
What is the meaning of 'fussy' in Spanish?
The word 'fussy' in Spanish is 'exigente' (exigente).

Facts & Quotes About Fussy

Fact: Did you know that some animals can be fussy eaters? Cats, for example, often prefer certain flavors of food!
Proverb: A fussy eater misses out on tasty treats. (This means being too picky can lead to missing good things.)
Quote: "The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up." - Mark Twain