Associations to the word «Nitpick»

Wiktionary

NITPICK, verb. To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details; to kvetch.
NITPICK, verb. (archaic) To pick nits - lice eggs - from someone’s hair.

Dictionary definition

NITPICK, verb. Be overly critical; criticize minor details.

Wise words

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