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Definition of be anal retentive
anal retentive
adjective
- uptight, stingy, conservative; "by the book".
Quit being so anal retentive!
- See more words with the same meaning: boring.
- See more words with the same meaning: stingy or greedy.
Last edited on Jan 03 2013. Submitted by Tom from Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA on Mar 08 2003.
- uncompromising, strict.
The professor is so anal about the rules.
- See more words with the same meaning: picky, strict.
Last edited on Jan 03 2013. Submitted by James W. from Waterloo, ON, Canada on May 11 2003.
- compulsive or very picky about doing things a certain way.
My boyfriend is really anal about his car.
She's anal about her clothes.
- See more words with the same meaning: picky, strict.
Last edited on Jan 03 2013. Submitted by Anabel L. from West Covina, CA, USA on Mar 10 2006.
notes
- Sometimes shortened to "anal".
He is very anal about his job.
Last edited on Apr 26 2013. Submitted by Tom from Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA on Mar 08 2003.
origin
- From Freudian psychoanalysis.
Last edited on Aug 04 2009. Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 04 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'boring': | |
| Definitions include: a boring, humorless person; "wet blanket". | |
| Definitions include: something boring. | |
| Definitions include: something boring. | |
| Definitions include: boring. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "cool story, bro". | |
| Definitions include: a cigarette. | |
| Definitions include: very bored. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "more of the same". | |
| Definitions include: extremely bored. | |
| Definitions include: a person's story: what they would have you believe. | |
| Definitions include: used to describe something or someone that is boring and/or uneventful. | |
| Definitions include: boring, dull, uninspired. | |
| Definitions include: sarcastic remark used to convey a lack of interest in a boring story. | |
| Definitions include: to consume or use up. | |
| Definitions include: boring. | |
Other terms relating to 'picky, strict': | |
| Definitions include: a stubborn person. | |
Other terms relating to 'stingy or greedy': | |
| Definitions include: a police officer. | |
| Definitions include: a stingy person. | |
| Definitions include: to steal, monopolize, or hog. | |
| Definitions include: a woman who is dating a wealthy man only for his money. | |
| Definitions include: deceitful, untrustworthy. | |
| Definitions include: to not repay a debt. | |
| Definitions include: metaphorical arms, the presence of which indicates a person is stingy. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
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Other terms relating to 'anal': | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of anal retentive. | |
| Definitions include: flatulence. | |
| Definitions include: an anal cunt. | |
| Definitions include: diarrhea. | |
| Definitions include: a penis. | |
| Definitions include: diarrhea. | |
| Definitions include: the "Asian Pride Gangstaz" gang in Nashville, TN, USA. | |
| Definitions include: To pass gas or fart | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "double-vaginal [and] anal". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "double vaginal, double anal". | |
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