Nitpick

/ˈnɪt.pɪk/ · verb

Meaning

(figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details..

Definitions by Sense

1. (figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
2. (archaic, literal) To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
3. To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair.

Example Sentences

Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums.

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.

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• nitpicks
• nitpicking
• nitpicked

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