nitpicking in Dutch
nitpicking in Dutch is mierenneuken, muggenziften — nitpicking means the careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
nitpicking in Dutch
mierenneuken
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
muggenziften
(figuratively, by extension) A process of finding or pointing out tiny details or errors, particularly if the pointed-out details seem insignificant or irrelevant to all but the finder.
What does "nitpicking" mean?
- noun The careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
- noun The habit of pointing out small faults or details that most people think are not important.
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What is "nitpicking" in Dutch?
"nitpicking" in Dutch is mierenneuken, muggenziften. nitpicking means: The careful work of removing nits, the eggs of lice, from someone's hair.
Are there other ways to say "nitpicking" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "nitpicking": mierenneuken, muggenziften.
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