stickler
Translation
stickler, perfectionist, purist
Examples
He's a stickler for the rules.
He's a stickler for the rules.
My boss is a stickler for punctuality.
My boss is a stickler for punctuality.
Grammar Patterns
a stickler for ((sth.)) a person who insists on (sth.) He's a stickler for the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perfectionist, purist, pedant
Etymology
From the verb 'stickle', meaning to contend stubbornly. A 'stickler' is someone who 'sticks' to the rules.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who 'sticks' to the rules as if they were glued to them.