fussiness
the quality of being too concerned with small details or difficult to please
Episode vocabulary
The Simpsons S12E8: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 8FamilyAnimationComedy
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horseplay
rough, noisy play or behavior
hobgoblin
a small, ugly, and often mischievous imaginary creature
pigskin
the skin of a pig, especially when used to make leather
hunker
to crouch or sit down low, often to hide or feel safer
snowplow
a vehicle with a wide blade in front that pushes snow off roads and other surfaces
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
godspeed
a way of wishing someone success, especially when they are starting a journey or new task
whimsy
a playful, fanciful quality in something
scratchy
causing a slight scratching or irritating feeling
cinch
something that is very easy to do
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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buttress
a stone or brick support built against a wall
veritable
used to emphasize that something is real, extreme, or impressive
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
sleet
small balls of ice that fall from the sky, often mixed with rain or snow
thrifty
careful with money and not wasteful
duffel
a large strong bag used for carrying clothes and other personal items
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
nourish
give someone or something the food or care needed for growth and health
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
nibble
to take small bites of something
horoscope
a prediction about what will happen to someone, based on astrology
plush
soft, smooth, and thick