Definition

Being very particular about details or being overly concerned with small things; fussy.

Example

She is finicking about the arrangement of the flowers on the table.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I noticed that you're a bit finicking about your meal prep lately.

Yeah, I just want everything to be perfect before I eat.

I get that, but it's okay to relax a little with it.

True, maybe I should just enjoy cooking without being so finicking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finicking originates from the dialectal English word 'finick', which is of uncertain origin but may be related to the word 'finicky', meaning overly particular or fussy. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of being finicky. Thus, 'finicking' refers to the act of being excessively particular or fussy about details.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being overly particular or fussy about small details — that's what 'finicking' means.

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