netpicking

noun

netpicking

noun

Etymology Blend of net + nitpicking.

1

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

  • Such debates about details occur all the time in any fan forum; on the Internet this bloodsport is called 'netpicking'.1995, Fortean Times, page 27:
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