Finikin

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of finnikin alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Excessively dainty or fastidious. dated

    "Have a great regard for the cleanliness of your hands, but do not be finikin about it."

Synonyms

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demandingdifficultfastidiousfinickyfinickyfussy

Example

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"Have a great regard for the cleanliness of your hands, but do not be finikin about it."

Etymology

From Middle Dutch fijnkens (“exactly; precisely”), from fijn (“fine”).

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