choosy
UK: ˈtʃuːzi | US: ˈtʃuːzi
adj. 1. overly selective or particular, especially in making choices.
adj. 2. (of a person) fussy or hard to please.
The word "choosy" derives from the verb "choose" (Old English cēosan, meaning "to select or decide") combined with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a tendency or quality. The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe someone who is excessively selective, often with a mildly critical connotation. The logic is straightforward: "choose" + "-y" = "having the habit of choosing carefully."
She’s very choosy about her clothes and only buys designer brands.
The cat is choosy with its food and refuses to eat anything but premium kibble.
Employers can afford to be choosy when hiring in a competitive job market.
He’s too choosy to settle for anything less than perfection.
Being choosy about friends can save you from unnecessary drama.