Stickler Definition

stĭklər
sticklers
noun
A person who insists on the strict observance of something specified.
A stickler for discipline.
Webster's New World
Something puzzling or difficult to solve.
Webster's New World

(now only Cornish) A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play. [from 16th c.]

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Noun

Singular:
stickler
Plural:
sticklers

Origin of Stickler

  • From stickle +"Ž -er.

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Stickler Sentence Examples

  • Jeff is never sick and is a real stickler for that sort of thing.

  • Dusty was a stickler for formality from his men, while Jule's hemisphere was far more relaxed.

  • He's fair, honorable, a stickler for the Code, and not someone anyone will mess with.

  • Sue was a stickler for hygiene, so total sanitation was necessary after having a sick child in the house.

  • I know him, and he is an absolute stickler for conservation, and never does anything extreme.

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Words Starting With

SSTSTI

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RERLER

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