choosy

Word parts

choose   -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /tʃuːzi/

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Adjective

Positive choosy

Comparative choosier

Superlative choosiest

Positive choosy

Comparative more choosy

Superlative most choosy

1. If you are choosy, you know what you want or what is good, and you won't easily accept other options.
   • Synonym: picky

   With so many jobs available, workers can afford to by choosy.

Related words

• choose