adj
OCD
adj
1
Showing obsessive, perfectionistic tendencies, often used loosely to describe someone who likes things a certain way (informally referencing obsessive-compulsive disorder).
"He's so OCD about his desk — everything has to line up perfectly."
How to Use OCD
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way of describing someone who is very particular or fussy about order and routine.
When to use it
Using "OCD" this way is informal and can trivialise the actual mental health condition — be mindful of context.
Word Forms
more OCD comparative, most OCD superlative
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