finicking

adjective

fin·​ick·​ing ˈfi-ni-kiŋ 

-kən

: finicky

Synonyms

• choosy
• choosey
• dainty
• delicate
• demanding
• exacting
• fastidious
• finical
• finicky
• fussbudgety
• fussy
• nice
• old-maidish
• particular
• pernickety [chiefly British]
• persnickety
• picky

Examples of finicking in a Sentence

finicking drinkers will find the bar's trendy cocktails far too sweet

Word History

Etymology

alteration of finical

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above