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Choosy: meaning, definitions and examples

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choosy

 

[ ˈʧuːzi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

picky eater

Showing or characterized by very careful or fastidious selection.

Synonyms

discriminating, picky, selective

Examples of usage

  • She's so choosy about what she eats, it's hard to find a restaurant she likes.
  • The boutique only sells high-quality, choosy products.

Translations

Translations of the word "choosy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escolhedor

🇮🇳 चुनिंदा (Chuninda)

🇩🇪 wählerisch

🇮🇩 pilih-pilih

🇺🇦 вибагливий

🇵🇱 wybredny

🇯🇵 選り好みする (Erikomishimasu)

🇫🇷 difficile

🇪🇸 exigente

🇹🇷 seçici

🇰🇷 까다로운 (Kkadaroun)

🇸🇦 انتقائي (Intiqāʾī)

🇨🇿 vybíravý

🇸🇰 vyberavý

🇨🇳 挑剔的 (Tiāotì de)

🇸🇮 izbirčen

🇮🇸 vandlátur

🇰🇿 таңдағыш

🇬🇪 არჩევითი (Archeviti)

🇦🇿 seçici

🇲🇽 exigente

Etymology

The origin of the word 'choosy' can be traced back to the early 20th century when it was derived from the verb 'choose'. The suffix '-y' was added to create the adjective form, 'choosy', to describe someone who is very selective or particular in their choices. Over time, the word has become commonly used in everyday language to describe individuals who have specific preferences or high standards.

See also: choice, choose, chooser, choosily, choosiness, choosing, chosen.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,300, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.