pernickety

English

Etymology

Unknown

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/, /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/
• Rhymes: -ɪkɪti or Rhymes: -ɪkəti

Adjective

pernickety (comparative more pernickety, superlative most pernickety)

1. (chiefly UK) Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious

Synonyms

• persnickety (US)
• See also Wikisaurus:fastidious