nitpick
Pronunciation: /ˈnɪt.pɪk/
The English word “nitpick” has 4 meanings listed here.
verb
- To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
- To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
- I nitpicked his hair.
noun
Etymology
From nit + pick, originally referring to literally removing tiny louse eggs by hand.
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