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Picky: meaning, definitions and examples

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picky

 

[ ˈpɪki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

thing

Of high quality and standard; carefully selected.

Synonyms

exclusive, premium, select, top-quality

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant serves picky dishes from around the world.
  • She has a picky taste in fashion.
  • The picky ingredients used in the recipe make it special.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,368 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.