picky

[pik-ee]

adjective, pick·i·er, pick·i·est.

extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles.

Origin of picky

First recorded in 1865–70; pick¹ + -y¹

Related formspick·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for pickiness

picky

adjective pickier or pickiest

informal fussy; finicky; choosy

Derived Formspickily, adverbpickiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for pickiness

picky

adj.

1867, from pick (v.) + -y (2). Related: Pickiness. The earliest recorded uses are in reference to eating.