finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ adjective2 •(informal) Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.She has a finicky baby that's hard to feed. •(informal) Demanding; requiring above-normal care.The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather. formsfinickier · more finicky · finickiest · most finicky