(informal) A picture.
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Isn’t this the 1997 rerelease cover? Sorry to be not only picky, but also not at home to access both versions to check. What I can see is that Discogs may also be wrong here.
“Isn’t this the 1997 rerelease cover? Sorry to be not only picky, but also not at home to access both versions to check. What I can see is that Discogs may also be wrong here.”
“Medieval times is fun but not something you want to do a lot. Of course I'm near the one in Kissimmee, and some of them have more amenities and live performances outside. Go on a cool weather day if you can. And also don't be picky about eating with your hands. It's aesthetic.”
“Being a picky eater while having a strong interest in foodTF is funny because I'd rather be most food then eat most food.”
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; particular; demanding to have things just right.
I am very picky about the way my kitchen is laid out.
Picky means: ; particular; demanding to have things just right.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
picky means: ; particular; demanding to have things just right.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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(UK, colloquial, not comparable) Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.
Picky means: Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
picky means: Of food or a meal: consisting of various small items from which the diner can pick and choose.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“I don't *think* I'm being too picky? maybe I am? maybe as a professional writer I don't deserve a decent place to live? I think that's probably the real answer. I should be paying 90% of my income for a roach-infested garret.”
“Well, if he's limiting his activities to underground bunkers, we can always hope he'll "follow the leader". I always hoped he'd be done in by a Ukrainian sniper, but at this point, I'm not picky about who fires the bullet.”
“i still also feel v physically picky but at the same time when I catch feelings it doesn't always follow those criteria, cos I am just into ~ppl~ I guess not faces I barely remember (bc autism n rly face blind!! not.. just in a rude way lol)”
“I’m so picky about textures and the fiber in those… I just can’t get past it”
“I’m a picky eater and I’d eat all of that! Yes, keep posting your food porn lol!”
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