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Definitions for finicky
ˈfɪn ɪ ki; ˈfɪn ɪ kɪŋfinick·y
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Princeton's WordNet
finical, finicky, fussy, particular, pickyadjective
exacting especially about details
"a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
Wiktionary
finickyadjective
Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
The baby was finicky until her diaper was changed.
finickyadjective
Demanding, requiring above-normal care.
The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.
Etymology: From finicking, from finical, from fine
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finicky
Finicky refers to being overly particular, excessively fussy or demanding about details or standards. It often applies to someone who has picky tastes or specific preferences, typically related to things like eating habits, cleanliness, organization, or manners. This adjective is usually used when one's careful attention to detail is seen as unnecessary, annoying, or obsessive.
Webster Dictionary
Finickyadjective
finical; unduly particular
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of finicky in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of finicky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of finicky in a Sentence
Boredom is a finicky creature, never around when you need it, and always popping up when you want it the least.
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