persnickety

Example Sentences

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She asked if it looked OK or if she was just being too persnickety.

From Seattle Times

The Canadian comedian and actor, who won Emmys as a lead actor and executive producer for the hit show, is very particular — even persnickety — about his choice of holiday destinations.

From Washington Post

Rant to the persnickety software that makes it near impossible to check out without help from a worker, even with just a couple of items.

From Seattle Times

But for all its reputation as a persnickety pudding, our test-kitchen-approved version of floating islands breaks it down into simple steps.

From Salon

“People might be like, ‘Why is this lady being so persnickety and detail-oriented?’

From Seattle Times