Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stickler
noun
ˈstɪk.lər
Definition
A person who insists on a certain quality or type of behavior.
Examples
- She is a stickler for punctuality, always arriving exactly on time.
- As a stickler for detail, he reviews every document multiple times before submission.
Meaning
A stickler is someone who is very particular about rules, standards, or details and expects others to adhere to them strictly.
Synonyms
- perfectionist
- stickler for rules
- hardliner
- partisan
