fusspot

noun

ˈfəs-ˌpät How to pronounce fusspot (audio)
Definition of fusspotnext
as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things as a professional gardener with a well-heeled clientele, he's used to dealing with fusspots

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  1. complainer
  2. baby
  3. fussbudget
Noun
  • Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
    — Sarah Scott, Parents, 10 June 2026
  • However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of complainer
Noun
  • In the post, Clements shared a candid photo of George breastfeeding her baby boy, alongside shots of her trip through the French countryside and some photos of her older children.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Owens explained that baby copperhead bites — and copperhead bites in general — are rare.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026
Definition of baby
Noun
  • The progressive mayor of New York wanted a mega financial institution to anchor his preferred business district, and no preservationist fussbudgets were going to get in the way.
    — Justin Davidson, Daily Intelligencer, 22 Feb. 2018
Definition of fussbudget
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“Fusspot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fusspot. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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