fusspot

/ˈfʌspɒt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfʌspɑːt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfəs-ˌpät/ (ame, mw)

fusspot — noun

  • fusspotsingular
  • fusspotsplural

1. someone who gets upset or complains about tiny things that most people would not

1.名詞C2
釋義

someone who gets upset or complains about tiny things that most people would not care about, such as the way food is served or how a room is arranged

例句

Pim is such a fusspot about how the towels are folded in the bathroom.

collocation: a fusspot about + [noun]

Grandma calls Henrik a fusspot because he refuses any sandwich with the crusts still on.

predicative pattern: call [person] a fusspot

同義詞
  • fussbudget

    American English equivalent; same meaning, different region

  • nitpicker

    focuses on finding tiny faults, often in others' work, with less hint of personal preference

  • perfectionist

    neutral or positive; cares about high standards rather than just complaining

反義詞

文法句型

a fusspot about [noun]

用法筆記

Mainly British informal speech; carries a mildly mocking or affectionate tone rather than a harsh insult. Often used by family members or close friends.

常見錯誤

❌He is a fusspot worker who never finishes a task.
✅He is a fusspot about small details at work.
💡'fusspot' describes someone who complains about minor things, not someone who is slow or lazy.
❌The boss got fusspot at the meeting.
✅The boss was a real fusspot at the meeting.
💡'fusspot' is a countable noun, not an adjective; use it with 'a' or 'the'.