Definition of Nitpicking
Nitpicking
nit·pick·ing
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Criticizing or finding fault in a petty or trivial manner.
e.g. The manager was accused of nitpicking the team's presentation.
(adjective)
showing a tendency to find small errors and faults, especially in order to fussily criticize them;
e.g. She was apprehensive about sharing her work with her nitpicking coworker.
(verb)
fussily finding faults with something and offering unnecessary criticism;
e.g. The teacher was nitpicking the word choices in my essay instead of offering meaningful feedback.
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