stickler
IPA: stˈɪkʌɫɝ
noun
- (now only Cornwall) A referee or adjudicator at a fight, wrestling match, duel, etc. who ensures fair play.
- Someone who insistently advocates for something, especially for strict observance of a formal rule.
- A surname.
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Examples of "stickler" in Sentences
- She is such a stickler.
- You're the stickler for accuracy, right
- I am a stickler for rules and guidelines.
- Stickler denied the physical nature of it.
- I'm a stickler for proper use of the word theory.
- They tend to be rather officious and sticklers for rules.
- I think you're being a stickler to the point of absurdity.
- I am a bit of a stickler for the proper use of apostrophes.
- Other pictures in the booklet were taken by Stephen Stickler.
- Dean Marymount is the Dean of Waverly who is a stickler for rules.
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