nitpick

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Synonyms: nutpick, nit-pick, nit pick

Antonyms: nutpick, nit-pick, nit pick

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|figurative}} To [[correct]] insignificant mistakes or find [[fault]] in unimportant [[detail]]s.
2. {{lb|en|archaic|literal}} To pick [[nit]]s ([[lice]] eggs) from someone’s [[hair]]. {{ux|en|I '''nitpicked''' his hair.}}

Noun

1. A [[quibble]] about a minor mistake or fault.

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