pernickety
/ˌpərnɪˈkɛtɪ/ · per.nic.et.ty
adjective
- having a strong desire for perfection or a tendency to be excessively fussy or particular. She was a pernickety editor, always making sure that every detail in the article was accurate.
noun
- a person who is excessively fussy or particular. He was known as a bit of a pernickety person, always complaining about the smallest things.
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Did you know? The term 'pernickety' is often used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with details, but it's also a testament to the creativity of 19th-century English literature, where characters like Pernickety Poll were used to illustrate the quirks of human nature.