picky — very careful about choosing only what you like or think is acceptable; difficult to please
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very careful about choosing only what you like or think is acceptable; difficult to please
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪki/
Korean meaning: 까다로운, 선택적인, 입맛이 까다로운
Korean pronunciation: **피**키
Example Sentences
- My cat is so picky that she only eats salmon-flavored food from a crystal bowl.
- Don't be too picky when choosing a roommate, or you'll end up living alone forever.
- He's incredibly picky about his coffee – it must be organic, fair-trade, and brewed at exactly 92°C.
picky
ADJECTIVE//ˈpɪki//
very careful about choosing only what you like or think is acceptable; difficult to please
very careful about choosing only what you like or think is acceptable; difficult to please
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Origin
1860년대 'pick'(선택하다)에서 파생된 단어로, 무언가를 신중하게 골라내는 행위에서 까다로운 성격을 의미하게 되었습니다.
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“My cat is so picky that she only eats salmon-flavored food from a crystal bowl.”
“Don't be too picky when choosing a roommate, or you'll end up living alone forever.”
“He's incredibly picky about his coffee – it must be organic, fair-trade, and brewed at exactly 92°C.”
“The hiring manager was very picky about candidates' qualifications.”
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