What does PICKY mean?

Parts of Speech

Picky is an adjective.

Definitions

Picky means being very careful or selective when choosing something.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈpɪki/
• UK: /ˈpɪki/

Origin and Usage

The word picky originated from the word "pick" which means to choose. It has been used since the early 1900s to describe someone who is very selective or choosy. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and in written language.

Synonyms

• Choosy
• Discriminating
• Fussy
• Selective

Related Words

• Choos
• Crave
• Crazy
• Cruel
• Culpa

Example Sentences

1. Shes very picky about the clothes she wears.
2. Hes a picky eater and only likes certain types of food.
3. The company was picky about who they hired for the job.