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Meaning of nitpick

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nitpick

Pronunciation:/ˈnɪt.pɪk//ˈnɪt.pɪk/

verb

Definitions

  1. To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.

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

    Synonyms:cavilflyspeck

  2. To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.

    Example: Watch the mother gorilla nitpick the baby’s fur clean.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/nitpick

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