nitpick

or nit-pick

[ nit-pik ]

/ ˈnɪtˌpɪk /

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verb (used without object)

to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details.

verb (used with object)

to criticize by focusing on inconsequential details.

noun

a carping, petty criticism.

adjective

Also nit·pick·y . of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who nitpicks: a nitpick review of the miniseries.

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Origin of nitpick

First recorded in 1965–70; nit¹ + pick¹

British Dictionary definitions for nitpick

nit-pick

verb (intr)

informal to raise petty objections or concern oneself with insignificant details

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