Nitpick

verb

/ˈnɪt.pɪk/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.verbTo correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.

"Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums."

2.verbTo pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.

"Watch the mother gorilla nitpick the baby’s fur clean."

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