fusspot

[ fuhs-pot ]

noun

, New England and New York State.

1. a fussbudget.

fusspot

/ ˈfʌsˌpɒt /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fusspot¹

fuss + pot ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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.

From The New Yorker

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.

From New York Times

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

From The Guardian

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.

From Los Angeles Times