Meaning
fussy, picky, squeamish
- excessively fastidious, particularly regarding food, cleanliness, or small discomforts
- easily disgusted or squeamish
In a sentence
Non fare lo schizzinoso e mangia le verdure che hai nel piatto.
Don't be picky and eat the vegetables on your plate.
È sempre stato molto schizzinoso quando si tratta di ristoranti.
He has always been very fussy when it comes to restaurants.
Perché sei così schizzinosa con qualsiasi cosa che non conosci?
Why are you so squeamish about anything you're not familiar with?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schizzinoso | masculine · singular |
| schizzinosa | feminine · singular |
| schizzinosi | masculine · plural |
| schizzinose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very common with food: 'non fare lo schizzinoso' means 'don't be a picky eater / don't be fussy'.