choosy

adj
/ˈt͡ʃuːzi/

Etymology

From choose + -y.

  1. inherited from *ǵéwseti
  2. inherited from *keusaną
  3. inherited from *keusan
  4. inherited from ċēosan
  5. inherited from cheosen
  6. formed as choosy — “choose + -y

Definitions

  1. Taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or…

    Taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements.

    • Since sexual relationships are more costly for female primates – they bear the kids – females are the choosier sex.
    • Weiss told CNNMoney that Glossier is choosy when it launches a new product.
    • With more than 800 choices on the wine list, there’s guaranteed to be a bottle for even the choosiest of palates.

The neighborhood

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