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picky (adjective), pickier, pickiest
1. Relating to an individual who is fussy and particular: A picky person wants things to be just right for him or her.
2. A reference to a person who is exceedingly careful about choosing or accepting things: Sarina is a very picky eater because she doesn't want to get fat by consuming foods that would cause her to put on weight.
3. Etymology: from earlier pike, "to pick"; influenced by French piquer, "to pierce".
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2. A reference to a person who is exceedingly careful about choosing or accepting things: Sarina is a very picky eater because she doesn't want to get fat by consuming foods that would cause her to put on weight.
3. Etymology: from earlier pike, "to pick"; influenced by French piquer, "to pierce".
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