fussocky en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈfʌsəki/
Etymology
From fussock (“donkey”) + -y.
Meanings
-
(of a woman) Fat and unwieldy.
I am told there is the strangest couple here that ever were seen; the lady, a fat, fussocky dame, fresh from Spital Fields...
1801, Mrs. Martin, The Enchantress, Or, Where Shall I Find Her?:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fussocky | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fussocky | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |