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picky

[pik-ee]

adjective

pickier, pickiest 
  1. extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles.



picky

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. informalfussy; finicky; choosy

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • pickiness noun
  • ˈ辱쾱 adverb
  • ˈ辱쾱Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of picky1

First recorded in 1865–70; pick 1 + -y 1
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Example Sentences

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“Materialists” is partially about what is considered a “good” performance in your line of work when it comes to pleasing a picky audience, despite having proven yourself several times over.

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Frank may bring with him the need to be more picky in wide areas.

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I think people really want to know from your point of view: Are you just uncompromising or especially picky?

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"I think it's very crucial for her to have a good breakfast because she's quite a picky eater," she said.

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Many families probably could benefit from a handout or video about a common early childhood problem such as sleep issues, picky eating or excessive crying.

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