Stickler
(noun)
- A person who is extremely or overly concerned with adhering to rules, principles, or standards; a person who is meticulous or fastidious.
- A person who insists on having things done in a certain way.
Origin:
The word "stickler" is derived from the phrase "stick to" which means to adhere strictly to something. it came into use in the late 16th century.
Examples:
- He's a bit of a stickler for punctuality.
- She"s a stickler for details and won"t let anything slip through the cracks.
- He's a stickler for the rules and expects everyone to follow them.
- The teacher is a stickler for proper grammar and punctuation.
- She's a stickler for good manners and expects her children to be polite.