Choosy: meaning, definitions and examples
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choosy
[ ˈʧuːzi ]
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
Word origin
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.