nitpick
Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈnɪt.pɪk/
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ˈnɪt.pɪk
Verb
To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
Usage- Figurative
- Examples
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Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums.
More examples (1)
But Pirates! comes with all the usual Aardman strengths intact, particularly the sense that its characters and creators alike are too good-hearted and sweet to nitpick. The ambition is all in the craft rather than in the storytelling, but it’s hard to say no to the proficiency of that craft, or the mild good cheer behind it.
To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
Usage- Archaic
To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair. I nitpicked his hair.
Usage- Archaic
Noun
A quibble about a minor mistake or fault.
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I have a few nitpicks about the grammar in your report.
Verb
be overly critical; criticize minor details
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