Nitpicker

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪtˌpɪkər/

Definitions of nitpicker

noun a person who is overly concerned with minor details or faults

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a nitpicker when it comes to grammar and spelling.

A2 The teacher always calls me a nitpicker because I notice small mistakes.

B1 As a nitpicker, she always finds errors in the details that others overlook.

B2 The editor's reputation as a nitpicker ensures the final product is flawless.

C1 The nitpicker in the group meticulously reviewed every line of code for errors.

C2 Her reputation as a nitpicker precedes her, but it ensures high-quality work.

Examples of nitpicker in a Sentence

formal The nitpicker in the group always pointed out small errors in the data analysis report.

informal Don't be such a nitpicker and just enjoy the movie.

slang My brother is a real nitpicker when it comes to cleaning his room.

figurative The artist was a nitpicker when it came to perfecting the details in his paintings.

Grammatical Forms of nitpicker

• past tense: nitpicked
• plural: nitpickers
• comparative: more nitpicky
• superlative: most nitpicky
• present tense: nitpicks
• future tense: will nitpick
• perfect tense: have nitpicked
• continuous tense: is nitpicking
• singular: nitpicker
• positive degree: nitpicky
• infinitive: to nitpick
• gerund: nitpicking
• participle: nitpicked

Origin and Evolution of nitpicker

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nitpicker' is believed to have originated from the act of meticulously removing lice eggs (nits) from someone's hair.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who meticulously removes nits, the term 'nitpicker' has evolved to refer to a person who is overly concerned with minor details or faults.