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PERSNICKETY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does persnickety mean? 

PERSNICKETY (adjective)
  The adjective PERSNICKETY has 2 senses:

1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogantplay

2. characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial detailsplay

  Familiarity information: PERSNICKETY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PERSNICKETY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

Synonyms:

bigheaded; persnickety; snooty; snot-nosed; snotty; stuck-up; too big for one's breeches; uppish

Context example:

they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety

Similar:

proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details

Synonyms:

pernickety; persnickety

Context example:

a persnickety school teacher

Similar:

fastidious (giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness)


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