Definition of fussiness

fussinessnoun

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/ˈfʌsinəs//ˈfʌsinəs/

The word "fussiness" is a Charles Dickens creation, derived from the verb "to fuss," which means to be overly concerned or anxious about something. Dickens coined the term "fussbudget" to describe a character in his novel "Martin Chuzzlewit" who was excessively meticulous and obsessed with small details. The term "fussbudget" became popular and was eventually shortened to "fussiness" in the late 19th century. Fussiness can be seen as a modern-day manifestation of Dickens' "fussbudget" character, referred to as someone who is excessively finicky, picky, or difficult about small things. In essence, fussiness arises from a predisposition that prioritizes perfection at the expense of practicality, often resulting in unnecessary fusses or burdens for others. The word carries a connotation of annoyance or irritation, which can lead people to avoid or discount such perceived "fussy" behavior.

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behaviour that is too concerned or worried about details or standards, especially unimportant ones

hành vi quá quan tâm hoặc lo lắng về các chi tiết hoặc tiêu chuẩn, đặc biệt là những chi tiết không quan trọng

a manner of doing things with small, quick, nervous movements

một cách làm việc với những chuyển động nhỏ, nhanh và hồi hộp

the fact of having too much detail or decoration

thực tế là có quá nhiều chi tiết hoặc trang trí