Meaning & use
Finicky
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Excessively fussy or particular about small details, especially regarding food or preferences.
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The toddler is a finicky eater who refuses anything green.
He's finicky about how his desk is organized, down to the pen angle.
A note on using this word
An informal American English word that emerged in the 19th century, likely related to "fine" in the sense of overly refined.
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easygoingundemanding
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