Perfectionist Definition & Meaning

perfectionist
noun
  1. a person who is displeased by anything that does not meet very high standards

"Perfectionist" in song lyrics

See how perfectionist is used in real songs:

  • "Heavy handed benevolence, a self-evidenced perfectionist"
    Alexipharmic — Astigmatism
  • "Ap' is a motherfuckin rap perfectionist"
    Apathy — Welcome to Assholeville Part II
  • "You should expected this from two rap perfectionist"
    Asher Roth f/ Beanie Sigel, Rock City — Perfectionist *

Usage tips for "perfectionist"

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