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View usage for: (tʃuːzi) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]Someone who is choosy is difficult to please because they will only accept something if it is exactly what they want or if it is of very high quality. [mainly informal] Skiers should be particularly choosy about the insurance policy they buy. [+ about] Synonyms: fussy, particular, exacting, discriminating More Synonyms of choosy choosy in British English (ˈtʃuːzɪ) adjectiveWord forms: choosier or choosiest informal particular in making a choice; difficult to please choosy in American English (ˈtʃuzi), ˈchoosey (ˈtʃuzi) US adjectiveWord forms: ˈchoosier or ˈchoosiest Informal very careful or fussy in choosing Examples of 'choosy' in a sentencechoosy Mike paused, as if he wanted to be real choosy with his words.In any event, Mr Golightly did not give the impression of being a choosy sort. Definition fussy (informal) You can't afford to be too choosy about jobs these days. Synonyms Opposites easy (informal) , undemanding , easy to please , unselective , indiscriminating Additional synonymsThese products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. Synonyms discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidiousDefinition making rigorous or excessive demands He was not well enough to carry out such an exacting task. Synonyms demanding, hard, taxing, difficult, tough, painstakingDefinition unreasonably fussy, particularly about food My boys have always been faddy eaters. Synonyms particular, choosy (informal), picky (informal), hard to please, exacting, discriminating, fussy, fastidious, nit-picking (informal), finicky, pernickety, overparticular - choke
- choleric
- choose
- choosy
- chop
- chop something up
- choppy
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