adjective
- having many likes and dislikes about food; very particular or fussy about what one eats
Usage: British English; informal
Examples
- My little brother is very faddy and will only eat plain pasta.
- She’s quite faddy about vegetables and refuses to try anything green.
- The restaurant caters to faddy eaters with a simple children’s menu.
- He was a faddy child who would only eat certain brands of cereal.
- Don’t be so faddy – just try the soup!
- Her faddy eating habits made family dinners challenging.