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Synonyms

choosy

American  
[choo-zee] / ˈtʃu zi /

adjective

choosier, choosiest

  1. hard to please, particular; fastidious, especially in making a selection.

    She's too choosy about food.
choosy British  
/ ˈtʃuːzɪ /

adjective

  1. informal particular in making a choice; difficult to please

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Other Word Forms

  • choosiness noun

Etymology

Origin of choosy

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; choose + -y 1

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