fuss-budget

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fuss·budg·et

also fuss-bud·get  (fŭs′bŭj′ĭt)
n.
A person who fusses over trifles. Also called fusspot.
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Noun1.fuss-budget - thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
fusspot, worrier, worrywart
killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, wet blanket - someone who spoils the pleasure of others
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