Choosy

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃuzi/

Definitions of choosy

adjective Showing or having a tendency to be very selective or particular when making choices.

Example Sentences

A1 She is very choosy when it comes to picking out clothes.

A2 My little sister is quite choosy about what she eats.

B1 Being choosy about who you hire is important for building a strong team.

B2 The restaurant is known for its choosy selection of wines from around the world.

C1 The art collector was extremely choosy when it came to adding pieces to their collection.

C2 The director was known for being choosy about the actors he cast in his films.

Examples of choosy in a Sentence

formal She is very choosy when it comes to selecting candidates for the job.

informal My sister is so choosy, she won't eat anything that's not organic.

slang I'm pretty choosy when it comes to picking out clothes, I only wear streetwear brands.

figurative The artist was choosy about the colors he used in his painting, wanting each one to convey a specific emotion.

Grammatical Forms of choosy

• past tense: chose
• plural: choosy
• comparative: choosier
• superlative: choosiest
• present tense: choose
• future tense: will choose
• perfect tense: have chosen
• continuous tense: is choosing
• singular: choosy
• positive degree: choosy
• infinitive: to choose
• gerund: choosing
• participle: chosen

Origin and Evolution of choosy

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'choosy' is derived from the verb 'choose', which comes from the Old English word 'ceosan'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is selective or particular in their choices, the term 'choosy' has evolved to also imply a sense of being picky or fussy in modern usage.