Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-ee]
- /ˈpɪk i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pik-ee]
- /ˈpɪk i/
Definition of pickiness word
- adjective pickiness extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles. 1
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Origin of pickiness
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; pick1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Pickiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pickiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pickiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pickiness
noun pickiness
- nitpicking — to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.
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