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persnickety

adjective as in fussy, particular

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Their book lays out the duo’s signature “values-based spending” approach, which eschews persnickety budgeting and helps you choose what to buy based on what you value most.

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“Don’t go writing that she’s persnickety about her water,” Underwood joked.

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Who cares if your persnickety aunt or controlling cousin surveys the updated holiday table with a huff?

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Howard is persnickety but forbearing and appreciates quirks.

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