picky
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɪki/
picky means: Only happy with particular things or when everything is exactly as you want it.
adjective
HARD TO PLEASEB2
Only happy with particular things or when everything is exactly as you want it.
- My brother is a picky eater.
- She is picky about her clothes.
- Are you always this picky when choosing a hotel?
SMALL FOOD CHOICESC2
Made up of several small foods that people can choose from and eat a little at a time.
- We had picky bits for dinner.
- A picky tea is easy to share.
- She served a picky dinner of cheese, olives, and bread.
Questions about picky
What does picky mean?
Only happy with particular things or when everything is exactly as you want it.
What is picky in other languages?
Türkçe: seçici · Español: quisquilloso · Français: difficile · Deutsch: wählerisch · Italiano: schizzinoso · 日本語: 好みがうるさい
How do you pronounce picky?
It is pronounced /ˈpɪki/.
How do you use picky in a sentence?
My brother is a picky eater. She is picky about her clothes.
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