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nitpicks

/ˈnɪtpɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does nitpicks mean?

noun

To find fault with something in a very small and often trivial way. To criticize or comment on something in a very detailed and often annoying way.

Example

"He's always nitpicking my work, pointing out tiny mistakes that don't affect the overall quality."

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