ALL meanings of high-maintenance
high-main·te·nance
H h - adjective high-maintenance requiring a great deal of attention 1
- adjective high-maintenance needing frequent maintenance or repair: My bike is high-maintenance; this is its third front wheel this month. 1
- adjective high-maintenance Informal. demanding a great deal of attention, money, or effort: His high-maintenance girlfriend refuses to get engaged without a ring and diamond earrings to match. 1
- adjective high-maintenance If you describe something or someone as high-maintenance, you mean that they require a lot of attention, time, money, or effort. 0
- adjective high-maintenance (of a piece of equipment, motor vehicle, etc) requiring regular maintenance to keep it in working order 0
- adjective high-maintenance (of a person) requiring a high level of care and attention; demanding 0
- adjective high-maintenance Describes a system which requires a high degree of maintenance to ensure proper functioning and without which it is likely to break down. 0
- adjective high-maintenance (figuratively, pejorative, of a person) requiring a lot of attention or reassurance; emotionally needy. 0