Finickier

/ˈfɪn.ɪ.ki.ər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of finicky; more fussy, picky, or hard to please than something else.

Etymology

From finicky (adjective) plus -er suffix forming the comparative degree. Finicky itself derives from finick, showing how English converts verbs and nouns into adjectives and then creates comparatives.

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The word 'finickier' proves English speakers have been complaining about picky eaters for centuries—children haven't changed, but the vocabulary we use to describe their behavior has evolved dramatically!

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