nitpick

(nit′pik′)

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intransitive verb, transitive verb

to find fault with (someone or something) in a manner that is finicky or petty

Origin: back-form. < nit-picking

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See nitpick in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb nit·picked, nit·pick·ing, nit·picks

To be concerned with or find fault with insignificant details. See Synonyms at quibble.

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