finical

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

University slang, probably from fine.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈfɪnɪkəl/

Adjective [edit]

finical (comparative more finical, superlative most finical)

  1. Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.
    • 1922, James Joyce, Ulysses:
      Charming, he said in a finical sweet voice, showing his white teeth and blinking his eyes pleasantly.

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Translations [edit]

Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate

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