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fussbudget

[ fuhs-buhj-it ]
/ ˈfʌsˌbʌdʒ ɪt /
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noun
a fussy or needlessly fault-finding person.
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Origin of fussbudget

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; fuss + budget

OTHER WORDS FROM fussbudget

fuss·budg·et·y, adjective

Words nearby fussbudget

fusobacteria, fusor, fuss, fuss and feathers, fussbox, fussbudget, fusspot, fussy, fustanella, fustet, fustian
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Words related to fussbudget

choosy, fastidious, fussy, scrupulous, squeamish, assiduous, careful, conscientious, diligent, earnest, exacting, strenuous, goody-goody, goody two-shoes, dainty, nice, rough, stickler, tough, battle-ax

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