nitpicker

Or nit-pick·er

[nit-pik-er]

noun

1. a person who nitpicks, especially habitually.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nitpicker¹

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

Example Sentences

Whatever Emmy nitpickers might have to say about its category, “The Bear” is most definitely a comedy; there’ll be obstacles, but everyone’s on a road to happiness.

From Los Angeles Times

So when the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of the late, great Kobe Bryant outside Crypto.com Arena last month, it wasn’t long before nitpickers noticed a few typos.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

The king had a reputation for being a nitpicker.

From Washington Post

Even the skillful array of nitpickers in the Georgia fan base couldn’t find many nits with this, especially from that side of the ball often nit-rich around here: the offense.

From Washington Post