B2adjectiveinformalfood
US/ˈpɪk.i/
UK/ˈpɪk.i/
liking only a few things and difficult to please, especially about food
In context
My son is a really picky eater, he won't touch anything green.
Don't be so picky, just choose a restaurant!
She's very picky about who she lets into her life.
Words that go with picky
adjective + noun
- picky eaterPicky eaters are hard to cook for.
- picky customerWe had a picky customer who sent his soup back twice.
adjective + preposition
- picky aboutHe's picky about his coffee.
adverb + adjective
- so pickyWhy are you so picky about clothes?
- very pickyCats can be very picky about food.