adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.

Synonyms

All synonyms

captiousnitpicketypunctilioustight-assed

Etymology

From nitpick + -y.

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