nitpick

/ˈnɪt.pɪk/

IPA: /N IH1 T P IH0 K/

verb

1
To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.
“Someone will invariably nitpick about any spelling error posted to the forums.”
syn:cavil flyspeck
2
To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
“Watch the mother gorilla nitpick the baby’s fur clean.”

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