Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
persnickety
adjective
/pərˈsnikədi/
Definition
Fussy about minor details; particular or hard to please.
Examples
- She has a persnickety taste in music, only liking very specific genres.
- His persnickety nature made planning the event a bit challenging.
- The restaurant is known for its persnickety customers who demand perfection in every dish.
Meaning
Someone who is persnickety pays a lot of attention to small things, often making a big deal out of them.
Synonyms
- fussy
- particular
- finicky
- demanding
- hard to please
