fuss-budget
noun
Simple meaning
Someone who complains or fusses a great deal.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fuhsbuhjitSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfʌsˈbʌdʒɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: One who complains or fusses a great deal, especially about unimportant matters; a fusspot.
Used this way, fuss-budget is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- worrier , rarer, so it draws attention
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Synonyms
Sense: one who complains or fusses a great deal
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