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fuss‧y
comparative fussier, superlative fussiest
comparative fussier, superlative fussiest1 very concerned about small, usually unimportant details, and difficult to please A lot of small children are fussy eaters (=they dislike many types of food). 'Do you want to go out or just rent a movie?' 'I'm not fussy.' (=I don't mind)
A lot of small children are fussy eaters (=they dislike many types of food).'Do you want to go out or just rent a movie?' 'I'm not fussy.' (=I don't mind)2 fussy clothes, objects, buildings etc are very detailed and decorated - used to show disapproval [≠ plain, simple]: The furniture looked comfortable, nothing fussy or too elaborate.
The furniture looked comfortable, nothing fussy or too elaborate.3 with small, exact, and careful actions, sometimes showing nervousness : She patted her hair with small fussy movements.
She patted her hair with small fussy movements. —fussily adverb
—fussiness noun [uncountable]
