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persnickety

British pronunciation/pˈɜːsnɪkɪti/
American pronunciation/pˈɜːsnɪkɪɾi/
persnickety
[ADJECTIVE]
1

characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details

synonyms : pernickety
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2

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

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Examples
1You said persnickety.
2Persnickety is like-- JAKE GYLLENHAAL:
3And she is really persnickety.
4His persnickety screen persona and impeccable comedic timing made for so many unforgettable moments.
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