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nit-picky

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for nit-picky.

Editorial note

I also concur with other posts here in pointing out that the books Effective Java [2] and Practical Java [3] are information-rich sources on nit-picky and gritty Java concerns.

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Quick take

Alternative spelling of nitpicky. [Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.]

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

Alternative spelling of nitpicky. [Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for nit-picky.

adjective

Alternative spelling of nitpicky. [Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.]

Example sentences

1

I also concur with other posts here in pointing out that the books Effective Java [2] and Practical Java [3] are information-rich sources on nit-picky and gritty Java concerns.

2

I don't know, not to be nit-picky, but how am I supposed to believe a future human society can fly special forces to a far away planet and mind-control a genetically modified species, but still can't get a paralyzed dude to walk again on the cheap?

3

If you're nit-picky about your CSS (as I am) and just want to write it the way you want to write it without a framework making guiding decisions for you, I recommend the lightweight library Bourbon by thoughtbot (and the companion library Neat for a grid framework).

4

I know this will sound nit-picky, but it's one of my pet peeves: don't talk about "war stories" unless they involve you getting shot at.

5

(Also, not to be nit-picky but because I think it's an important distinction, I don't think the investigation here "proved its benefit", but rather showed only that those users tested liked it.

Quote examples

1

I know this will sound nit-picky, but it's one of my pet peeves: don't talk about "war stories" unless they involve you getting shot at.

2

(Also, not to be nit-picky but because I think it's an important distinction, I don't think the investigation here "proved its benefit", but rather showed only that those users tested liked it.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use nit-picky in a sentence?

I also concur with other posts here in pointing out that the books Effective Java [2] and Practical Java [3] are information-rich sources on nit-picky and gritty Java concerns.

What does nit-picky mean?

Alternative spelling of nitpicky. [Finicky; overly critical; concerned with insignificant details.]

What part of speech is nit-picky?

nit-picky is commonly used as adjective.