Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

piccy

adjective

/ˈpɪk.i/

Definition

A term used mainly in British English to describe someone who is overly particular or finicky about something.

Examples

He’s so piccy about his food that he will only eat organic vegetables.
The teacher was piccy about the students using neat handwriting on their assignments.
Don’t be piccy about the hotel; as long as it has a roof, I’m happy!

Meaning

When someone is described as ‘piccy’, they tend to care a lot about small details or have very specific preferences, often to the point of being difficult to please.