Pihikan (en. Picky)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Has high standards maintained in their choices or choices of items.
She is picky when it comes to the clothes she wears.
Siya ay pihikan pagdating sa mga damit na kanyang suotin.
Often used to describe a person with strict explanations of their likes and dislikes.
Children are often picky about their food.
Ang mga bata ay madalas na pihikan sa kanilang mga kinakain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

picky about food
Too particular about food.
pihikan sa pagkain
picky with friends
Has strict standards in choosing friends.
pihikan sa mga kaibigan

Related Words

choose
Indicates selection or care of items.
pili
selective
Another form of picky that indicates high standards.
mapili

Slang Meanings

picky or choosy about things
His picky brother doesn't want to try any food.
Ang pihikan niyang kapatid ay ayaw sumubok ng kahit anong pagkain.
a wealthy person who is choosy about friends
This friend of mine is so picky; he only wants to be with rich people.
Sobrang pihikan ng kaibigan kong ito, tanging mga mayayaman lang ang gusto niyang makasama.