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Spirituality can release blocks, lead you to ideas, and make your life artful. Sometimes when we pray for guidance, we're guided in unexpected directions. We may want a lofty answer and we get the intuition to clean our bedroom. It can seem so humble and picky and that you don't necessarily think of it spiritual guidance.
Julia Cameron

Meaning of "picky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PICKY

picky  [ˈpɪkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PICKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Picky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PICKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

picky

Criticism

Criticism is the practice of judging the merits and faults of something or someone in an intelligible way. Crítica, engraving by Julio Ruelas, ca. 1907 ▪ The judger is called "the critic". ▪ To engage in criticism is "to criticise"/"criticize". ▪ One specific item of criticism is called "a criticism" or a "critique". This article provides only general information about criticism. For subject-specific information, see the Varieties of criticism page. Criticism can be: ▪ directed toward a person or an animal; at a group, authority or organization; at a specific behaviour; or at an object of some kind. ▪ personal, or impersonal. ▪ highly specific and detailed, or very abstract and general. ▪ verbal or non-verbal. ▪ explicit or implicit. ▪ the result of critical thinking or spontaneous impulse. To criticize does not necessarily imply "to find fault", but the word is often taken to mean the simple expression of an objection against prejudice, or a disapproval. Often criticism involves active disagreement, but it may only mean "taking sides". It could just be an exploration of the different sides of an issue.

Definition of picky in the English dictionary

The definition of picky in the dictionary is fussy; finicky; choosy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PICKY


al-Maliki
ælˈmælɪkɪ
caky
ˈkeɪkɪ
dickey
ˈdɪkɪ
dicky
ˈdɪkɪ
flaky
ˈfleɪkɪ
hickey
ˈhɪkɪ
mickey
ˈmɪkɪ
micky
ˈmɪkɪ
piccy
ˈpɪkɪ
psyche
ˈsaɪkɪ
quickie
ˈkwɪkɪ
reiki
ˈreɪkɪ
rickey
ˈrɪkɪ
shaky
ˈʃeɪkɪ
spiky
ˈspaɪkɪ
sticky
ˈstɪkɪ
tricky
ˈtrɪkɪ
Vicky
ˈvɪkɪ
wakey-wakey
ˈweɪkɪˈweɪkɪ
wiki
ˈwɪkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PICKY

pickily
pickin
pickiness
picking
pickings
pickle
pickled
pickled onions
pickler
pickling onions
picklock
pickmaw
pickoff
pickpocket
pickproof
pickthank
pickwick
Pickwick Papers
Pickwickian
picloram

WORDS THAT END LIKE PICKY

bricky
colicky
finicky
frolicky
garlicky
gimmicky
hystericky
icky
kicky
nit-picky
nonsticky
panicky
phthisicky
pilgarlicky
plasticky
pricky
rheumaticky
staticky
thicky
Zwicky

Synonyms and antonyms of picky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PICKY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «picky» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of picky

Translation of «picky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PICKY

Find out the translation of picky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of picky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «picky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

挑剔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

exigente
570 millions of speakers

English

picky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

picky
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

من الصعب إرضاءه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

требователен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

picky
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খুঁতখুঁতে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pointilleux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemilih
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pingelig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

うるさい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

까다 롭고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Picky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kén cá chọn canh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேகரிப்பதற்காக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

seçici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

esigente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wybredny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вимогливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pretentios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιλεκτικοί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kieskeurig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

picky
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kresen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of picky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PICKY»

The term «picky» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.286 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about picky

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10 QUOTES WITH «PICKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word picky.
1
Priscilla Ahn
In whichever way my music can get out there, I'm just like, 'Sure.' It's also through the TV synch licenses that I've been surviving. I don't really make money through record sales. I used to be really picky: 'No, I don't want it to be the song of a commercial,' but nowadays it's what you need to do to get the song out as much as you can.
2
Laz Alonso
I think the biggest lesson that I take from 'Avatar' on any set that I go to is just work ethic. Working with Jim Cameron, you're used to working very, very long days and you're very meticulous about details. He's very, very picky about little details, little character-isms and things.
3
Justine Bateman
I'm picky about skin care because I hate perfumes or anything that says 'It will take away all the lines on your face.' I don't want to do that. But I do use Kiehl's and this skin cream called Restorsea because it makes my skin look nice and feel soft.
4
Jamie Bell
Every interview I do, it's basically 'how did he do it,' and I owe it all to my representation, and my manager is basically like my mother, she's so picky.
5
Bobby Bonilla
I'm not afraid to swing the bat. If they elect to pitch to me, I'm going to swing. I'm not as picky as Mr. Sheffield. I'll swing at something over my head.
6
Julia Cameron
Spirituality can release blocks, lead you to ideas, and make your life artful. Sometimes when we pray for guidance, we're guided in unexpected directions. We may want a lofty answer and we get the intuition to clean our bedroom. It can seem so humble and picky and that you don't necessarily think of it spiritual guidance.
7
David Chang
Any processed chicken from any place - I'll order it in a heartbeat. I'm very picky about my pork, though.
8
Monika Chiang
Truthfully, I'm normally very picky about who does my hair.
9
Cat Cora
We incorporated new tastes and flavors into our kids' diets from a very early age, which helped to develop their palates and prevented them from becoming picky eaters. We don't buy junk food and give them options of fresh fruit, yogurt, raw almonds, or dried whole grain cereals for snack time.
10
Candy Crowley
I'm a mac and cheese freak. Homemade or from the blue box, I'm not picky!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PICKY»

Discover the use of picky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to picky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tales for Very Picky Eaters
A father tells outlandish stories while trying to get his young son, who is a very picky eater, to eat foods he thinks he will not like.
‎2011
2
Picky Parent Guide : Choose Your Child's School with ...
Picky Parent Guide: Choose Your Child's School with Confidence, the Elementary Years (K-6), is the definitive action manual and reference guide for parents of school-age children.
Bryan C. Hassel, Emily Ayscue Hassel, 2004
3
Picky Little Witch, The
Complete with a recipe for Halloween soup, this lighthearted story highlights an all-too-common problem: how can parents get their children to try new foods?
Elizabeth Brokamp, 2011
4
Princess Picky
From Caldecott Honor recipient Marjorie Priceman comes a droll, playful story about a perfectly picky eater.
Marjorie Priceman, 2002
5
Coping with a Picky Eater: A Guide for the Perplexed Parent
Shows parents how to avoid mealtime battles, including setting rules, using strategies, and creating healthy eating habits for children
William G. Wilkoff, 1998
6
Food Chaining: The Proven 6-Step Plan to Stop Picky Eating, ...
The guide also includes information on common food allergies, improving eating skills, advice specific to special needs kids, and a pre-chaining program to help prevent food aversions before they develop.Food Chainingwill help you raise a ...
Cheri Fraker, Mark Fishbein, Sibyl Cox, 2009
7
Picky Mrs. Pickle
After years of wearing only green clothes and eating only pickle foods, picky Mrs. Pickle learns that trying something new can be fun. Illustrations.
Christine M. Schneider, 2001
8
The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage ...
SAY GOOD-BYE TO the daily frustration of picky eating with these effective child-tested, parent-approved No-Cry solutions—including healthy, family-friendly recipes "Without expecting parents to earn their registered dietitian degree by ...
Elizabeth Pantley, 2011
9
Suffering Succotash: A Picky Eater's Quest to Understand Why ...
How does the gag reflex affect pickiness (and what secrets do sword swallowers impart to help overcome it)? Suffering Succotash is a wide-angle look into the world of picky eating, told by a writer who’s been in the culinary trenches.
Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, 2012
10
Luck of the Loch Ness Monster: A Tale of Picky Eating
He had never tasted anything as wonderful as oatmeal in his whole life. A. W. Flaherty and Scott Magoon unravel the Loch Ness legend in this whimsical picture book for the picky (and not-so-picky) eater in all of us.
Alice Weaver Flaherty, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PICKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term picky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Picky eaters aren't something parents need to worry about
There's one in every crowd: The picky eater. The one who makes sure one food doesn't touch another. The diner who blanches at the sight of ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
2
Homebuyers are picky, even in sellers market
Homebuyers are picky, even in sellers market. Today's clients nearly always want move-in ready homes. Loading… Post to Facebook. «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
3
Picky eating, to the extreme
An otherwise well-adjusted man with plenty of friends, who also juggles a job at a start-up and loves photography, Fader is a picky eater. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
4
Picky bear drinks 36 beers, leaves the Busch for someone else
Picky bear drinks 36 beers, leaves the Busch for someone else. 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015 | Filed in: Nation. Comments 2 ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jul 15»
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Op-ed: Rosemond's 'picky eater' advice off-base
In his July 15 column, “Three approaches for dealing with picky eaters,” John Rosemond gave advice to a mother of a picky eater. «Reno Gazette Journal, Jul 15»
6
Foodie Or Picky Eater: Which One Likely To Be Thinner?
Researchers looked at 500 young women described as either adventurous or picky eaters and found that that the adventurous eaters had ... «10TV, Jul 15»
7
Why It's Completely Acceptable To Be Picky When Looking For Love
In the age of Tinder and the multitude of other dating sites and apps we use, it is easier than ever to find a date. But some members of this ... «Elite Daily, Jul 15»
8
In the kitchen with Bend's Picky Bars power couple | Bend couple …
Lauren Fleshman, left, and Jesse Thomas taste combinations of flavors during research and development in their home kitchen in Bend last ... «Bend Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
Has Varun Dhawan Become Picky?
Three years in Bollywood and Varun Dhawan seems to have become conscious of his career! No doubt every actor wants to make it big but ... «Masala.com, Jul 15»
10
Frazier Glenn Cross: Missouri White Supremacist Is Picky When It …
Frazier Glenn Cross admits to taking the lives of three people on April 13, 2014. The three people he gunned down in cold blood were ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

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