stickler — a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪklər/
Example Sentences
- The teacher was such a stickler for grammar that she corrected students' casual conversations.
- Don't be such a stickler - sometimes rules need to be bent.
- My grandmother is a stickler for thank-you notes; she still writes them by hand.
stickler
NOUN[/ˈstɪklər/]
a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior
The old headmaster is a stickler for perfect posture during morning assembly.
The stickler scolds the pickler with a tickler!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English and Old English verb 'stickle,' meaning to insist or stand firm on a point, combined with the agent suffix '-er' (one who does). The verb likely derives from Old English 'stihtan' meaning to arrange or set in order.
Breakdown
stickle (to insist or be stubborn) + -er (one who) = stickler (one who insists on something)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher was such a stickler for grammar that she corrected students' casual conversations.”
“Don't be such a stickler - sometimes rules need to be bent.”
“My grandmother is a stickler for thank-you notes; she still writes them by hand.”
“He's a stickler for authentic pizza - he refuses to eat anything with pineapple on it.”
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