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Finikin

adj, noun

Definitions

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."

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of finnikin alt-of, alternative

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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