finicky

finicky
finicky 1825, "dainty, mincing," from finical "too particular" (1590s), perhaps from fine (adj.) + -ICAL (Cf. -ical) as in cynical, ironical. The -k- between the final -c- and a suffix beginning in -i, -y, or -e is an orthographic rule to mark the pronunciation of -c- as "k" (Cf. picnicking, trafficking, panicky, shellacked).

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  • finicky — adjective a) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details. The baby was finicky until her diaper was changed. b) Demanding, requiring above normal care. The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather. Syn …   Wiktionary

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