Picky: meaning, definitions and examples
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picky
[ ˈpɪki ]
person
Showing or requiring great attention to detail; difficult to please.
Synonyms
choosy, discriminating, fussy, selective
Examples of usage
- She was very picky about her food.
- He's very picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch.
- The boss is picky about the presentation format.
Translations
Translations of the word "picky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exigente
🇮🇳 चुनिंदा
🇩🇪 wählerisch
🇮🇩 pemilih
🇺🇦 вибагливий
🇵🇱 wybredny
🇯🇵 気難しい
🇫🇷 difficile
🇪🇸 quisquilloso
🇹🇷 titiz
🇰🇷 까다로운
🇸🇦 صعب الإرضاء
🇨🇿 vybíravý
🇸🇰 vyberavý
🇨🇳 挑剔
🇸🇮 izbirčen
🇮🇸 vandlátur
🇰🇿 талғампаз
🇬🇪 გონებამახვილო
🇦🇿 seçici
🇲🇽 quisquilloso
Word origin
The word 'picky' originated from the late 19th century, derived from the word 'pick', meaning to choose or select carefully. Over time, 'picky' has evolved to describe someone who is very selective or particular, often with a negative connotation. The term is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who has specific preferences or high standards.
See also: pick, picked, picker, pickiness, picking, pickle, pickup.