finicky
Finicky (adj) means Overly fussy or hard to please, especially about small details. Example: “My cat is finicky about her food and won't eat anything stale.”
How to use finicky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFussy, picky, or needing extra care to get right.
Word forms
finickier comparative, more finicky comparative, finickiest superlative, most finicky superlative
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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.