persnickety

(adjective)

adjective

1. (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

- they're snobs--stuck-up and uppity and persnickety

Similar word(s): proud, bigheaded, snooty, snotty, uppish

2. characterized by excessive attention to minor or insignificant details.

- a persnickety job

- a persnickety school teacher

Similar word(s): fastidious, pernickety