fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adjective3 •Anxious or particular about petty details; hard to please. •Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered/ill-tempered (especially of babies). •Having much unnecessary detail or decoration.The internal decor of the SR-built Bulleid corridor stock was noticeably cleaner and less fussy than that of prewar coaches. — 1979 formsfussier · fussiest