crotchetiness

Meanings

• adjective

  A quality of being overly fussy or petty.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crotchetiness
petiness , fussiness

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Variants

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crotchetiness , crotchetinesses , crotchety

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'skill in crocheting'. The figurative sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crotchety' first appeared in print in 1878.

2. In some dialects, the word 'crotchety' can be used as a noun to refer to an old, irritable person.

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Related Concepts

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1. fastidiousness: A similar quality of being excessively attentive to detail.

2. neuroticism: A personality trait characterized by anxiety and excessive self-absorption.

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Culture

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In literature, crotchetiness is often used to describe a character's quirks or idiosyncrasies. In music, it can refer to a complex rhythm or melody.

How to Memorize "crotchetiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone meticulously arranging items or making intricate crafts. This person might be described as crotchety.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone who is overly particular or picky about things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'Crotchety old folks are always fussy.'

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