Main Entry: fin·icky

Pronunciation: \ˈfi-ni-kē\

Function: adjective

Etymology: alteration of finicking

Date: circa 1825

1 : extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards <a finicky eater>
2 : requiring much care, precision, or attentive effort <a finicky recipe>

— fin·ick·i·ness noun