Nitpicking Definition & Meaning

Other Words from nitpick

nitpick noun

nitpicker noun

nitpicky \ ˈnit-ˌpi-kē

\ adjective

Examples of nitpick in a Sentence

her husband nitpicks about everything: from how she puts the plates away to how she files the bills

Recent Examples on the Web The grownup in me wants to nitpick about the park’s funky location or its high degree of difficulty, but my inner kid walked out of the joint too giddy to complain. — Wesley Lapointe, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2022 The McNicholas' seniors can nitpick Friday's performance ahead of the Eaton showdown. — Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2021 When being vulnerable is too painful, people might nitpick and criticize to keep others at a distance, Hewitt said. — Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 19 July 2021 Try not to nitpick other people over insignificant details or mistakes, because being able to live and let live will be much more peaceful for everyone involved. — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 27 June 2021 Senate Republicans found other reasons to nitpick the deal that Katko had struck, too, in order to publicly justify their opposition. — Ryan Nobles, CNN, 21 May 2021 In a year with no clear favorite like in past year's with Sabrina Ionescu — although many believe Bueckers is a favorite for many of them — Robinson said the voters then tend to nitpick the contenders' strengths and weaknesses. — Cameron Teague Robinson, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2021 My mom would nitpick everything about me, from my hair to my etiquette. — Bon Appétit, 14 May 2021 One of the only Rangers making a difference is Adolis Garcia (22:52), yet the guys nitpick him. — Dallas News, 27 Apr. 2021 See More

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