choosy

[ choo-zee ]
/ ˈtʃu zi /
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adjective, choos·i·er, choos·i·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

choos·i·ness, noun

Words nearby choosy

choom, choon, choora, choose, choose up, choosy, Cho Oyu, chop, chopa, Chopart's amputation, Chopart's joint
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Words related to choosy

selective, finicky, dainty, eclectic, exacting, fastidious, nice, particular, persnickety, picky, prissy, select, finical

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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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