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nit-pick

 

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Verb nit-pick has 1 sense
  1. nitpick - be overly critical; criticize minor details
    --1 is one way to knock, criticize, criticise, pick apart
    Derived form: noun nitpicker1
    Sample sentence:
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Nit-pick

Definition:

As a verb

1. To criticize or find fault with small, insignificant details.

Example sentence: She always nit-picks about my grammar when we have conversations.

2. To search or remove small nits or lice eggs from hair.

Example sentence: After finding nits in her daughter's hair, she spent hours nit-picking to ensure they were all gone.

As a noun

1. A person who obsessively criticizes minute details.

Example sentence: John is such a nit-pick when it comes to choosing the right font for his presentations.

2. A small louse egg or nit.

Example sentence: The school nurse found several nits during the head lice inspection.

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