Stickler

/ˈstɪk.lər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who insists on a strict standard of behavior or principles.

He's a stickler for punctuality and expects everyone to arrive on time.

A person who makes excessive demands or who insists on adherence to rules or details.

As a stickler for cleanliness, she often chastises her colleagues for leaving their desks untidy.

An individual obsessed with a particular rule or set of rules.

My dad is a stickler when it comes to following the official rules of the game.

The term comes from the word 'stickle' which means to argue or dispute.

stickler for rules

a person who strictly enforces or insists on rules

stickler for details

a person who pays extreme attention to details

perfectionist

a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection

fussy

hard to please; fastidious

nitpicker

a person who looks for small or unimportant errors or faults

rule stickler

Don't be such a rule stickler; let's just enjoy the game.

detail fiend

Julie is a detail fiend when it comes to her work presentations.