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persnickety

/ˈpər.snɪk.ɪ.ti/ adjective · British & US
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What does persnickety mean?

adjective

Having a very strong desire for things to be done correctly or in a particular way; fussy.

Example

"She was a persnickety cook who insisted on using only the freshest ingredients."

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