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- [nit-pik]
- /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/
- /ˈnɪtˌpɪk.ɪŋ/
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- [nit-pik]
- /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/
Definitions of nitpicking word
- verb without object nitpicking to be excessively concerned with or critical of inconsequential details. 1
- verb with object nitpicking to criticize by focusing on inconsequential details. 1
- noun nitpicking a carping, petty criticism. 1
- adjective nitpicking of, relating to, or characteristic of a nitpicker or nitpicking. 1
- noun nitpicking Such fault-finding. 1
- noun nitpicking pedantry, fussiness 1
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Origin of nitpicking
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
First recorded in 1965-70; nit1 + pick1
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Parts of speech for Nitpicking
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nitpicking popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nitpicking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nitpicking
adjective nitpicking
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- faultfinding — the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- finicky — excessively particular or fastidious; difficult to please; fussy.
- fussy — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
noun nitpicking
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- quibbling — characterized by or consisting of quibbles; carping; niggling: quibbling debates.
- fussiness — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
- pickiness — extremely fussy or finicky, usually over trifles.
Top questions with nitpicking
- how to stop nitpicking in a relationship?
- what is nitpicking?
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