Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fusspot

noun

/ˈfʌspɒt/

Definition

A person who is overly concerned with minor details or who is fussy.

Examples

My grandmother is such a fusspot; she always insists on arranging the flowers in a very specific way.
Don’t be a fusspot; just relax and enjoy the party!
His fusspot behavior at work annoys his colleagues, as he nitpicks every small detail.

Meaning

A fusspot is someone who pays excessive attention to trivial matters and often complains or worries about things that others might consider insignificant.