Finicky
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Extremely exacting in requirements or tastes, especially about small or trivial details.
“The cat was notoriously finicky about its food, refusing anything but one particular brand.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɪnɪki/
Syllables
fin·ick·y
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Synonyms
Antonyms
easy-goingundemandinglaid-back
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -CKY with no repeated letters, making it highly efficient for Wordle letter elimination
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Scrabble
K scores 5 points and the CK combo is doubly valuable, while the Y hook at the end is a common board extender
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