fin·ick intransitive verb alsofin·nick\ˈfinik, -nēk\ (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: back-formation from finicking 1.: to become excessively or affectedly dainty or refined in speech or manner : put on airs 2.: to dawdle about < finicked with her food — Elizabeth Taylor > < she was not one who had time to finick about snipping at blossoms — Adrian Bell >