Home / Dictionary / pernickety

pernickety

/pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ə.ti/
adjective
  1. Fussy; paying undue attention to minor details; fastidious.

  2. Requiring attention to minor details.

Synonymsniggly, persnickety

Practice "pernickety" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.

pernickety — meaning, definition & examples | WordNote | WordNote