Choosy

/ˈtʃuː.zi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

particular or picky about choosing; selective.

She's very choosy about the clothes she buys, only picking the best quality.

having high standards and not easily pleased.

He is choosy when it comes to restaurants, always looking for the gourmet options.

difficult to satisfy or please.

The choosy eater refused to try anything that wasn't plain chicken and rice.

being selective in relationships or friendships.

After several bad dates, she's become choosy about who she goes out with.

The term choosy likely derives from the verb 'choose', combined with the suffix '-y', indicating a tendency towards the action of choosing.

choosy eater

A person who is very selective about food.

choosy about clothes

A person who is very selective about their clothing choices.

selective

Having a tendency to choose carefully.

fastidious

Very attentive to detail, meticulous.

Hard to impress or satisfy.

Don't take it personally if she's choosy; she's like that with everyone.

Particular about dating or relationships.

He's been choosy about who he goes out with since his last breakup.