Word of the Day for Tuesday 25th March 2014
Fussbudget \ FUHS-buhj-it \,
noun;
1. A fussy or needlessly fault-finding person.
Quotes:
"...He's a cowardly fussbudget , and he's still livid about the ruckus my
mother made.”
mother made.”
-- Gioia Diliberto, I Am Madame X , 2003
“Well, miss fussbudget , it looks as if one of your kids found another winner.” “Mother, I'm not a fussbudget as you say. I just worry about my
children, that's all.”
children, that's all.”
-- Lonnie Magee, Settling In , 2006
Origin:
An Americanism dating from around 1900, fussbudget is a portmanteau of
fuss and budget. Though the origins of fuss are unknown, budget comes
from the Middle French term meaning "bag."
fuss and budget. Though the origins of fuss are unknown, budget comes
from the Middle French term meaning "bag."
Thanks to: www.dictionary.com
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