nicky
word
/ˈnɪki/
NI-kee
/ˈnɪki/
NI-kee
Definition
If someone is nicky, they are very fussy or particular about small details, quality, or how something should be done. It is an informal word and can sound slightly critical.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and not very common in modern everyday English; learners are more likely to hear 'picky', 'fussy', or 'particular'. It is usually used for people, tastes, standards, or habits, not for large serious decisions.
Spanish: quisquilloso - meticuloso (informal)Portuguese (BR): exigente - cheio de frescura (informal)Portuguese (PT): esquisito com detalhes - picuinhas (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 挑剔的 - 过分讲究的Chinese (Traditional): 挑剔的 - 過分講究的Hindi: नुक्ताचीनी करने वाला - बहुत चुनिंदाArabic: كثير التدقيق - صعب الإرضاءBengali: খুঁতখুঁতে - অতিরিক্ত নির্বাচনসঙ্গতRussian: привередливый - педантичныйJapanese: 細かいことにうるさい - 神経質（こまかいこと）Vietnamese: kỹ tính - cầu kỳKorean: 까다로운 - 세심한 (작은 것에)Turkish: titiz - seçiciUrdu: نکتہ چین - چھان بین کرنے والاIndonesian: terlalu pilih-pilih - rewel (tentang hal kecil)
Example Sentences
My cat is nicky about food.
basic
He is nicky about clean clothes.
basic
Don't be so nicky about the color.
basic
She's really nicky when it comes to coffee, so let her choose the place.
natural
I'm a bit nicky about how my desk is arranged.
natural
He gets nicky over the smallest things, and it drives everyone crazy.
natural