nitpick
|nit/pick|
B2
/ˈnɪtˌpɪk/
finding small faults
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nitpick' originates from the combination of 'nit,' meaning the egg of a louse, and 'pick,' meaning to select or choose.
Historical Evolution
'nitpick' evolved from the literal act of picking nits from hair to its modern figurative meaning of finding small faults.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pick lice eggs,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'finding small faults.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45