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The correct spelling is finicky.
How to pronounce finicky
adjective
IPA: /ˈfɪnɪki/
Say it like: Fin-ikee
The correct spelling is finicky. (of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details. For example: "My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right."
Usage Examples
“My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.”
“The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.(of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
- 2.Demanding; requiring above-normal care.
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