nitpick
or nit-pick
[ nit-pik ]
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.
Origin of nitpick
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British Dictionary definitions for nit-pick
nit-pick
verb(intr)
informal to raise petty objections or concern oneself with insignificant details
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