Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stickling

verb

/ˈstɪk.lɪŋ/

Definition

The act of insisting on something, especially in a detail-oriented manner.

Examples

She was stickling about the formatting of the report, wanting everything to be perfect.
He tends to stickling over every minor detail in the project, causing delays.

Meaning

Stickling refers to the behavior of being overly particular about minor details or rules, often to the point of annoyance. It implies a strict adherence to standards and expectations.