Finick

/ˈfɪn.ɪk/ verb, noun

Definition

To fuss over details or behave in a fussy manner; (noun) a fussy or particular person.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Dutch 'finisch' or influenced by 'fine.' The word appeared in English around the 1600s with unclear etymological roots, though it may relate to Germanic sources.

Kelly Says

The original meaning of 'finick' is almost lost to history—we're not entirely sure where it came from, but it reveals how English adopted words from neighboring languages and let them evolve into a whole family of related words!

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