NYT Dictionary
NITPICK
/ˈnɪt.pɪk/VerbNounNIT-picknit-pick · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019
Meaning
To correct insignificant mistakes or find fault in unimportant details.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From nit + pick, originally referring to literally removing tiny louse eggs by hand.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.