picky

adjective
UK: /ˈpɪki/
US: /ˈpɪki/

  1. Very careful and concerned about choosing only what is best or most suitable; fastidious, especially about details.

    1. My child is a picky eater and refuses to eat vegetables.
    2. The chef is known for being incredibly picky about the quality of his ingredients, sourcing only the finest.

  2. Difficult to please; fussy.

    1. Don't be so picky; just pick a movie already.
    2. She was quite picky about her clothes and always wanted designer labels.

Synonyms

fastidious particular choosy finicky fussy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "picky" in English means: Very careful and concerned about choosing only what is best or most suitable; fastidious, especially about details., Difficult to please; fussy..

The phonetic transcription of "picky" is /ˈpɪki/ in British English and /ˈpɪki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "picky": fastidious, particular, choosy, finicky, fussy.

Example usage of "picky": "My child is a picky eater and refuses to eat vegetables.". More examples on the page.