niminy-piminy

adjective

Definition of niminy-piminynext
as in particular

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niminy-piminy
  1. particular
  2. prissy
  3. prim
  4. finicky
  5. fastidious
  6. dainty
  7. choosy
  8. finical
Adjective
  • The Mk 41 system presents a particular integration challenge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ultimately, the employee would be directed to wire a large sum of money to a particular bank account controlled by members of the conspiracy, costing the companies more than $129 million, according to prosecutors.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
  • As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of prissy
Adjective
  • But these townswomen — whether the undersexed Bakerwoman (Ella Bruccoleri ) or the prim, cruel busybody the Tailor’s Wife (a deliciously scheming Elizabeth Debicki) — are deeply unhappy with their own lot in life.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Miu Miu’s design style under Miuccia Prada centers around classic silhouettes made structural and formal, pairing prim styles with something more masculine, like boxers with blouses.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of prim
Adjective
  • However, the large touchpad was too often a little finicky about what constituted a right- or left-click.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That run ends up lasting just one session thanks to a finicky clutch slave cylinder, which belched its fluid out on-track and left Joey unable to shift.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • Oeffling is not new to music, but his artistic career is one that’s developed with more of a shrug than fastidious dedication.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • The Becoming author topped off her look with dainty diamond dangle earrings, complementing her $50,000 ring stack.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Sandaloo features a towering, curved silhouette and is designed with a 130-mm block heel, a thick supportive platform, a dainty almond open toe and a delicate ankle strap.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • Further down the ratings ladder, investors are getting choosier and demanding higher yields to take on the risk of lending to companies in the AI sector.
    — Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Lawrence’s casting is a coup – for any studio, really – as the actress is known for being quite choosy.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of choosy
Adjective
  • The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.
    — Christian Wiman, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2021
Definition of finical
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