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Meaning of Nitpick
The primary meaning of the word "nitpick" is to criticize or find fault with someone or something, often in a petty or unnecessary way.
Etymology of Nitpick
The word "nitpick" originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the phrase "nit-picking," which refers to the act of removing nits (the eggs of lice) from someone's hair, often in a meticulous and painstaking manner
The term is thought to have been first used in the 1950s to describe the act of criticizing or finding fault with someone or something in a similarly meticulous and petty way
Synonyms
quibble
carp
criticize
fault
find fault
cavil
pettifog
niggle
nitpick
grouse
grumble
complain
murmur
mutter
object
demur
remonstrate
protest
expostulate
reproach
rebuke
reprove
scold
chide
admonish
reprimand
censure
condemn
disparage
belittle
demean
depreciate
deprecate
disparage
denigrate
decry
deplore
lament
bemoan
bewail
grieve
mourn
object
exception
reservation
criticism
disapproval
disdain
scorn
contempt
disfavor
Definitions
- To criticize or find fault with someone or something, often in a petty or unnecessary way
- * To raise petty objections or criticisms
Usage Examples
- The manager was known for nitpicking every detail of the report, making it difficult to finish on time
- * She has a tendency to nitpick every little thing her partner does, which can be frustrating
- * The editor was notorious for nitpicking the manuscript, sending it back for revisions multiple times