Simple Definition of finicky

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finicky

adjective

1
: very hard to please
a finicky eater
My teacher is finicky about grammar.
2
: requiring a lot of care or attention
a complicated and finicky recipe

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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/finicky. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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