finicky — very concerned with unimportant details; hard to please
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very concerned with unimportant details; hard to please
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪnɪki/
Korean meaning: 사소한 것에 지나치게 까다로운, 신경질적인
Korean pronunciation: **피**니키
Example Sentences
- My finicky cat rejected five different brands of cat food today.
- He's so finicky about his workspace that he alphabetizes his pens.
- The finicky professor returned the paper because of one typo.
finicky
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɪnɪki//
very concerned with unimportant details; hard to please
very concerned with unimportant details; hard to please
The finicky chef stays picky, even when things get sticky!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Finicky derives from the word 'finical,' which likely comes from the verb 'fine' combined with the suffix '-ical.' The ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be related to Old French 'fin' meaning 'fine' or 'refined,' with the suffix '-icky' added to create the adjective form meaning 'fussy' or 'particular.'
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📝Examples
“My finicky cat rejected five different brands of cat food today.”
“He's so finicky about his workspace that he alphabetizes his pens.”
“The finicky professor returned the paper because of one typo.”
“She's finicky about cleanliness and sanitizes everything twice.”
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