fussbudget
pronunciation
How to pronounce fussbudget in British English:
UK ['fʌsbʌdʒɪt]
How to pronounce fussbudget in American English:
US ['fʌsbʌdʒɪt]
Word Origin
- fussbudget (n.)
- "nervous, figety person," 1884, from fuss (n.) + budget (n.). One of several similar formulations around this time: Compare fussbox (1901); fusspot (1906). From 1960s associated with the character Lucy in the newspaper comic strip "Peanuts."
Example
- 1. I 'm just not the fussbudget I used to be !
- 2. As honorary chairman of the ' national fussbudget foundation ' I have certain obligations .