Synonyms

nitpicker

American

[nit-pik-er] / ˈnɪtˌpɪk ər /

Or nit-picker

noun

a person who nitpicks, especially habitually.

Etymology

Origin of nitpicker

First recorded in 1950–55; nit ¹ + pick ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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“I’m not a nitpicker because no filmed entertainment can capture every single fact of a book,” Swanson says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2024

The king had a reputation for being a nitpicker.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2021

As I said, I don't like the role of nitpicker; your column is always fresh and well-written.

From Fox News • Feb. 12, 2019

If you’re a nitpicker, there’s your barely-visible-to-the-eye nit.

From The Verge • Nov. 12, 2014

Investing a few dollars in a handful of drugstore products and a willingness to become your own household nitpicker will work just as well, if not better than the fancy salons.

From New York Times • May 28, 2010

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