nitpick

== English == === Etymology === From nit +‎ pick, originally referring to literally removing invisibly tiny louse eggs by hand. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ === Verb === nitpick (third-person singular simple present nitpicks, present participle nitpicking, simple past and past participle nitpicked) (figurative) To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details. Synonyms: cavil, flyspeck (archaic, literal) To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== nitpicker nit-picking nitpickish nitpicky ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== quibble split hairs