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Meaning of finicky

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

finicky

Pronunciation:/ˈfɪnɪki/

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.

    Example: My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.

    Synonyms:fastidiousfussy

  2. Demanding; requiring above-normal care.

    Example: The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/finicky

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