adjective
- very careful in choosing; hard to please; selective about details
Usage: informal
Examples
- She’s very picky about what she eats.
- The picky customer returned three different shirts.
- Don’t be so picky – any restaurant will do.
- He’s picky about his coffee and only drinks certain brands.
- The picky editor rejected several drafts of the article.
- My cat is picky and won’t eat most cat foods.