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choosy

[ choo-zee ]
/ ˈtʃu zi /
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adjective, choosĀ·iĀ·er, choosĀ·iĀ·est.
hard to please, particular; fastidious, especially in making a selection: She's too choosy about food.
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Origin of choosy

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; choose + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM choosy

choosĀ·iĀ·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for choosy

choosy
/ (ˈtʃuːzɪ) /

adjective choosier or choosiest
informal particular in making a choice; difficult to please
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