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picky

[ pik-ee ]

adjective

pickier, pickiest.
  1. extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles.


picky

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    fussy; finicky; choosy
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ辱쾱, adverb
  • ˈ辱쾱Ա, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • 辱i·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of picky1

First recorded in 1865–70; pick 1 + -y 1
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"I think it's very crucial for her to have a good breakfast because she's quite a picky eater," she said.

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Many families probably could benefit from a handout or video about a common early childhood problem such as sleep issues, picky eating or excessive crying.

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But barred owls — which originally hail from the eastern U.S. — are more aggressive, less picky about food and reproduce faster, allowing them to outcompete their fellow raptors.

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But barred owls are less picky about food and habitat, allowing them to outcompete their fellow raptors.

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She shared tips on increasing your fruit and vegetable intake — whether it’s currently middling or nonexistent — diversifying your options, appealing to picky eaters, and more.

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