choosy

adjective

ˈchü-zē How to pronounce choosy (audio)
variants or less commonly choosey
choosier; choosiest
Synonyms of choosynext
: fastidiously selective : particular
choosy shoppers

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You can't be too choosy if you want a job right away. We could afford to be as choosy as we wanted to be.
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Disney pulled a series of strategic levers to get people through their park gates at a time when many are being choosy about how to spend their dollars, according to industry analysts. — Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 The idea of working together again comes up, and Russell, the choosier one, wouldn’t want to do just anything. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Being choosy about that content is key. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur. — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for choosy

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of choosy was in 1862

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choosy

adjective
variants or choosey
ˈchü-zē How to pronounce choosy (audio)
choosier; choosiest
: very careful in choosing : particular
choosy shoppers

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