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nitpick

The correct spelling is nitpick.

How to pronounce nitpick

/ˈnɪt.pɪk/
verb

IPA: /ˈnɪt.pɪk/

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The correct spelling is nitpick. To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details. For example: "Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums."

Usage Examples

Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums.

Watch the mother gorilla nitpick the baby’s fur clean.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.
  2. 2.To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.

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