STICKLER


Meaning of STICKLER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈstɪklə ]

n. (foll. by for) a person who insists on something (a stickler for accuracy). [obs. stickle be umpire, ME stightle control, frequent. of stight f. OE stiht(i)an set in order]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.