nit-picking

noun
nit-pick·​ing | \ ˈnit-ˌpi-kiŋ How to pronounce nit-picking (audio) \

Definition of nit-picking

: minute and usually unjustified criticism

First Known Use of nit-picking

1951, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nit-picking

nit entry 1

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