Picky

/ˈpɪki/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

fussy or selective, especially concerning food, choices, or preferences.

She is very picky about what she eats, only choosing organic fruits and vegetables.

difficult to please; hard to satisfy.

His picky nature makes it challenging for him to find a restaurant everyone agrees on.

overly particular or critical.

The picky critic gave the movie a bad review for the smallest details.

The term 'picky' originates from the word 'pick', meaning 'to choose'.

picky eater

A person who is very selective about what they will eat.

picky about details

Being overly concerned or meticulous about specific aspects.

picky with friends

Having high standards when it comes to personal relationships.

fussy

Excessively concerned with details.

finicky

Difficult to please, especially in taste.

choosy

Selecting only what is pleasing or acceptable.

Picky as a cat

She's so picky, it's like she's as picky as a cat when it comes to her food.

Princess syndrome

He's got the princess syndrome, being picky about every single thing.