Definition

Adjective: - Fussy / Picky eater: Describes a person, especially a child, who is very particular about food, has a limited appetite, and often eats very little. This leads to a thin or frail physical condition.

Usage Examples

• (That child is a very picky eater.)
• (Because he is a fussy eater, the boy looks thin and weak.)

Advanced Usage

• The term strongly implies that the picky eating habit is a chronic or inherent trait of the person, often used with a tone of slight concern or criticism.
• It is frequently used to describe children but can apply to adults with similar eating habits.

Variants and Related Words

• Khảnh (adj): Originally describing someone who is delicate, slender, or frail. "Khảnh ăn" is a specific compound derived from this, focusing on the eating habit that causes the frailty.

Synonyms

• Fussy eater: A person who is hard to please with food.
• Picky eater: A person who eats only a limited variety of foods.
• Finicky: Showing excessive delicacy or care about food.

Related Idioms

• While "khảnh ăn" itself is not an idiom, it is related to the concept of:
  • Ăn như mèo: (To eat like a cat) - meaning to eat very little.

1. như khảnh