stickler
Translation
stickler, perfectionist, purist
Examples
He is a stickler for the rules.
He is a stickler for the rules.
My boss is a stickler for details.
My boss is a stickler for details.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) stickler ((for sth.)) a person who insists on (sth.) He is a stickler for the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perfectionist, purist, disciplinarian
Etymology
From 'stickle', meaning 'to contend or argue'. A person who 'sticks' to the rules.
Memory Tips
A 'stickler' is someone who 'sticks' to the rules like glue.