Variant spelling of 'choosy,' meaning picky or particular about making choices.
From 'choose' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y,' with variant spelling '-ey' common in some dialects and older texts.
The variant 'choosey' vs. 'choosy' shows English spelling isn't standardized—both are 'correct' depending on region and preference, which confuses learners but also gives the language flexibility to evolve!
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