stickler

[US]/ˈstɪklə(r)/
[UK]/ˈstɪklər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.someone who insists on exactness or completeness; a person who is strict or precise;something puzzling or difficult to understand

Phrases & Collocations

stickler for details

stickler for punctuality

stickler for grammar

Example Sentences

a stickler for neatness.

a stickler for accuracy.

He is a stickler for formality.

a stickler when it comes to timekeeping.

You will find Mrs. Carboy a stickler about trifles.

She’s a real stickler for etiquette, so you’d better ask her advice.

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