Definition

Someone who is very particular about their preferences and hard to satisfy, often being overly concerned with small details.

Example

My friend is so finicky that she won't eat anything unless it's prepared exactly how she likes it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I noticed you're being a bit finicky about what to eat today.

I guess I just want something that really hits the spot.

That makes sense; sometimes I can be finicky too.

Right? It's like you just have a specific craving that needs to be satisfied.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finicky → It originates from the word 'finick' (from the 19th-century English dialect, possibly influenced by 'finical', meaning overly particular or fussy). The word describes someone who is excessively particular about details or hard to please.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is overly particular or fussy about details — that's what finicky means.

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