fussy

[/ˈfʌsi/]

adjective

exigente

1. particular or hard to please about details; fastidious

She is very fussy about her food.

Ela é muito exigente com sua comida.

2. involving too many unnecessary details or decorations; ornate

The design was too fussy with too many patterns.

O design era muito carregado com muitos padrões.

3. easily upset or agitated; restless

The baby was fussy all night.

O bebê ficou irritadiço a noite toda.

NYC Slang

picky; high-maintenance

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

exigente; chato; irritado

Most common term; 'chato' and 'irritado' used for fussy/fretful behavior

Rio de Janeiro

exigente; piranha (informal)

'Piranha' is informal/slang for someone very picky

São Paulo

exigente; chatice

'Chatice' refers to the quality of being annoying/fussy

Portugal

exigente; pousado; meticuloso

'Pousado' can mean fussy about comfort; more formal vocabulary preferred

fuss over someone/something - to give excessive attention to details

don't fuss - don't worry or be anxious

fussy eater - someone who is difficult about food choices

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