nit-picking

/ informal /


noun
  1. a concern with insignificant details, esp with the intention of finding fault

adjective
  1. showing such a concern; fussy

Origin of nit-picking

1
C20: from nit 1 + pick 1

Derived forms of nit-picking

  • nit-picker, noun

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