Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fussbudget
noun
/ˈfəsˌbədʒɪt/
Definition
A person who is overly concerned with trivial matters or who is fussy about details.
Examples
- My grandmother is quite the fussbudget; she won’t eat at a restaurant unless it has perfect reviews.
- Don’t be such a fussbudget about the decorations; let’s just have fun!
- He’s a real fussbudget when it comes to organizing events, insisting on checking every detail.
Meaning
Fussbudget refers to someone who is excessively particular, often worrying or complaining about minor issues.
Synonyms
- pedant
- nitpicker
- perfectionist
- busybody
