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/
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
Her little brother is so picky he refuses every vegetable on the plate.
A picky chef finds sticky honey selection quite tricky!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'picky' emerged in the 1860s as a derivative of 'pick' (to select or choose), developing its meaning of 'fastidious' or 'particular' from the notion of carefully selecting or choosing things with great care.
Breakdown
pick (to select, choose) + -y (adjective suffix forming descriptive words)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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