verb
nitpick
Nitpick (verb) means to correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
verb
1
To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
2
To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
3
To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair.
4
I nitpicked his hair.
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Etymology
From nit + pick, originally referring to literally removing invisibly tiny louse eggs by hand.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nitpick?
"nitpick" (verb) means to correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
What are the different meanings of nitpick?
"nitpick" has 3 main meanings: 1. To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details; 2. To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair; 3. To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. I nitpicked his hair.