Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈpɪki/
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ˈpɪki
Adjective
Fussy; particular; demanding to have things just right.
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I am very picky about the way my kitchen is laid out.
Most of the pickiest children were actually in the middle weight group, though a few were underweight and a few were overweight.
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Singletons have become 'pickier' about their potential partners following the pandemic, one dating expert has claimed - insisting they are now even more concerned about the 'pink flags' that could lead to 'red flag scenarios'.
Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.
Usage- UK usage
- Colloquial
- not-comparable
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picky bits
picky tea
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[…] a picky meal of bean-sprouts and humous […]
Noun
A picture.
Usage- Informal
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And who knows, I might do a few pickies of you - fully clothed, needless to say.
Adjective
exacting especially about details
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a finicky eater
fussy about clothes
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very particular about how her food was prepared