Definition of Picky

1. Adjective. Exacting especially about details. "Very particular about how her food was prepared"

Exact synonyms: Finical, Finicky, Fussy, Particular
Similar to: Fastidious
Derivative terms: Fuss, Fussiness

Definition of Picky

1. Adjective. Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right. ¹

2. Noun. (context: informal) A picture. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Picky

1. fussy [adj PICKIER, PICKIEST] - See also: fussy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Picky

picksy
pickt
pickthank
pickthanks
picktooth
picktooths
pickup arm
pickup artist
pickup truck
pickup trucks
pickups
pickwick
pickwicks
picky (current term)
picloram
piclorams
picnic
picnic area
picnic basket
picnic baskets
picnic egg
picnic eggs
picnic ground
picnic ham
picnic shoulder
picnic table
picnicked
picnicker

Literary usage of Picky

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Western World, Or, Travels in the United States in 1846-47: Exhibiting by Alexander Mackay (1849)
"said picky. ' How should I know you ?' said Peter, ' what's your name? ... I want to get in, to be sure," said picky. 'Where you from, Massa Walker ? ..."

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