Fussily
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a fussy manner.
"Disembarkation seemed a slow business. From the deck one watched a "Merchant Navy" Pacific drift lazily along the track beside the wall of the Marine Station, and little South Eastern tanks go snorting fussily about."
Adverb
- 1 in a fussy manner wordnet
Example
More examples"Disembarkation seemed a slow business. From the deck one watched a "Merchant Navy" Pacific drift lazily along the track beside the wall of the Marine Station, and little South Eastern tanks go snorting fussily about."
Etymology
From fussy + -ly.
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