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persnickety /pərˈsnɪk ɪ ti/
adjective
- oveerparticular; fussy.
- snobbish or having the aloof attitude of a snob.
- requiring painstaking care.
Origin of persnickety
1885-1890
Source: Dictionary.com
She is so persnickety, everything has to be at its place.
Good Katrin.
My cat is so persnickety about its food.
Good Nia!