finicky
Because it is a word with a single syllable, finicky is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions offinicky
- (of a person) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.
Synonyms: fastidious, fussy
Example: "My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right."
- Demanding; requiring above-normal care.
Example: "The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather."
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