Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Anal Retentive.
Anal Retentive - as an adjective
A stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.
Example Sentences
"She was known for her anal retentive organizational skills."
"He always color-coded his notes with anal retentive precision."
"The anal retentive chef insisted on perfectly aligned knife cuts."
"She meticulously cataloged her extensive book collection in an anal retentive manner."
"His anal retentive tendencies made him excel at proofreading."
