fusspot

[fuhs-pot]

noun

New England and New York State.

1. a fussbudget.

fusspot

/ ˈfʌsˌpɒt /

noun

1. Also called (US): fuss-budget. informal,  a person who fusses unnecessarily

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusspot¹

fuss + pot ¹

Example Sentences

For a few fusspots, critiquing what the show gets wrong is another.

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We expect a proud paterfamilias to step forth, instead of which a bearded fusspot emerges: distracted, half attentive, already preparing to leave on a business trip.

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When hotels automatically stock your room with a complimentary bottle and restaurants greet you with “Still or sparkling?” asking for tap water would mean outing yourself as a miser or a fusspot.

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Being a faddy fusspot is the only trend I’ve ever been ahead of the game on.

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Beale came off as an angry fusspot in his scenes with Ophelia, and when he vowed to drink hot blood, it was clear he’d rather turn on the kettle and pick up a good novel.

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