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choosy
adjective \ˈchü-zē\
: very careful in choosing : liking only certain things
choos·i·erchoos·i·est
Full Definition of CHOOSY
: fastidiously selective : particular <choosy shoppers>
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Variants of CHOOSY
choosy also choos·ey \ˈchü-zē\
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First Known Use of CHOOSY
1862
Related to CHOOSY
- Synonyms
- finicky (or choosey), dainty, delicate, demanding, exacting, fastidious, finical, finicking, fussbudgety, fussy, nice, old-maidish, particular, pernickety [chiefly British], persnickety, picky
- Antonyms
- undemanding, unfastidious, unfussy
CHOOSY Defined for Kids
choosy
adjective \ˈchü-zē\
choos·i·erchoos·i·est
Definition of CHOOSY for Kids
: careful in making choices <a choosy shopper>
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