Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

netpicking

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: net-pick-ing
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

nitpicking on the Internet, usually regarding minor mistakes in a film, television series, etc.

Dated; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Such debates about details occur all the time in any fan forum; on the Internet this bloodsport is called 'netpicking'."

Etymology

Blend of net + nitpicking.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

netpicker

Questions

What does netpicking mean?: nitpicking on the Internet, usually regarding minor mistakes in a film, television series, etc.
Where does netpicking come from?: Blend of net + nitpicking.

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