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nit⋅pick⋅er

[nit-pik-er]
–noun
a person who nitpicks, esp. habitually.
Also, nit-picker.


Origin:
1950–55; nit 1 + pick 1 + -er 1
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nit·pick   (nĭt'pĭk')   
intr.v.   nit·picked, nit·pick·ing, nit·picks
To be concerned with or find fault with insignificant details. See Synonyms at quibble.
nit'pick'er n.
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