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Word entry · 5 letters

fussy

Best crossword clue

"Easily bothered"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈfʌ.si/Part of speech adjectiveSorted fssuyStarts with FEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1F2U3S4S5Y

Definitions

  1. exacting especially about details

Word origin

From fuss + -y.

Used in a sentence

  • It is never possible to settle down to the ordinary routine of life at sea until the screw begins to revolve. There is an hour or two, after the passengers have embarked, which is disquieting and fussy.
  • The internal decor of the SR-built Bulleid corridor stock was noticeably cleaner and less fussy than that of prewar coaches.

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