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finicky

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Adj — Overly fussy or hard to please, especially about small details.

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finicky eater finicky about details

Etymology

From finick, an old word meaning "to fuss over unnecessary details," plus the adjective suffix -y.

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What does “finicky” mean?

The word “finicky” means overly fussy or hard to please, especially about small details. In plain terms, fussy, picky, or needing extra care to get right.

How do you pronounce “finicky”?

“Finicky” is pronounced FIH-nih-kee (/ˈfɪnɪki/ in IPA).

How do you use “finicky” in a sentence?

Here is “finicky” used in a sentence: “My cat is finicky about her food and won't eat anything stale.”

What is another word for “finicky”?

Words with a similar meaning to “finicky” include exacting, fastidious, fussy, meticulous, particular and picky.

What part of speech is “finicky”?

“Finicky” is an adjective.

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