nitpicking

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of focusing excessively and critically on small details, often to the point of being petty or annoying.

  - "His nitpicking about the spelling errors in the report was driving everyone crazy."
  - "She refused to let her husband watch the game without engaging in nitpicking commentary."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nitpicking
picking , sticking

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Variants

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nit-picking , nit-pickings , nitpick , nitpicked , nitpicker , nitpickers , nitpicking , nitpicks , nitpicky

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Etymology

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Originated in the mid-19th century from the verb 'nitpick,' which means 'to pick at or examine (something) in a pedantic and overly critical way.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nitpicking' is often used in a derogatory way, but it can also be seen as a sign of attention to detail and thoroughness.

2. In the world of IT, 'nitpicking' refers to the process of finding and reporting bugs or errors in software.

3. The term 'nitpicker' was first used in print in the 1850s, in the novel 'The Newcomes' by W.M. Thackeray.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perfectionism: A personality trait characterized by a person's striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high performance standards, accompanied by critical self-evaluation and concerns regarding others' evaluations.

2. Microanalysis: A research method that focuses on small details or specific aspects of a phenomenon in order to gain a deeper understanding.

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Culture

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Nitpicking is often used in a negative context, suggesting someone who is overly critical or pedantic. It can be seen as a form of perfectionism, but one that can be annoying or counterproductive if taken too far.

How to Memorize "nitpicking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone meticulously examining a small object, looking for any imperfections or mistakes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nitpicking' with the image of a finicky person, constantly finding faults.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Nitpicking: Never Ignore The Petty Insignificant Critical Kinks'.

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