Fussy
/ˈfʌsi/noun
Hard to please; overly concerned with small details or perfection.
Did you know?Fussy is a modern English formation built on the expressive base *fuss*, first recorded in the 17th century, and its origin is uncertain rather than mystical—though English clearly loved turning a sound into a personality.
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
English
fuss
“Bustle, commotion, or an excited flurry of activity.”
18th Century
English
fussy
“Full of fuss; overly concerned with minor details or formalities.”
Late 18th Century
English
fussiness
“The quality of being overly particular or hard to satisfy.”
Modern English
English
fussy
“Overly concerned with small details; difficult to please.”