Nutpick: meaning, definitions and examples
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nutpick
[ ˈnʌtpɪk ]
internet discourse
To selectively highlight a trivial or obscure point in an argument in order to make it appear foolish or flawed. This tactic is often used in debates or discussions to distract from the larger issue at hand and focus on specific, less relevant details.
Synonyms
cherry-pick, distort, misrepresent
Examples of usage
- During the debate, he tended to nutpick the opponents' weakest arguments.
- Instead of addressing the main issue, she decided to nutpick an isolated statement.
- Critics often nutpick social media posts to misrepresent the overall message.
Translations
Translations of the word "nutpick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escavador de nozes
🇮🇳 नटपिक
🇩🇪 Nusspicker
🇮🇩 pencari kacang
🇺🇦 підбирач горіхів
🇵🇱 wybierać orzechy
🇯🇵 ナッツピック
🇫🇷 cueilleur de noix
🇪🇸 recolector de nueces
🇹🇷 kuruyemiş toplayıcı
🇰🇷 견과류 따기
🇸🇦 جامع المكسرات
🇨🇿 sběrač ořechů
🇸🇰 zbierač orechov
🇨🇳 坚果挑选器
🇸🇮 nabiralec oreščkov
🇮🇸 hnetur hnetta
🇰🇿 жаңғақ жинаушы
🇬🇪 ნუშიების შემკრები
🇦🇿 qoz yığan
🇲🇽 recolector de nueces
Etymology
The term 'nutpick' arises from the combination of 'nut', which is used metaphorically to imply something minor or insignificant, and 'pick', which implies the act of selecting or choosing. This kind of rhetorical strategy has been noted in various forms of discourse throughout history, but the specific term 'nutpick' is relatively modern, gaining traction in the online communities and discussions. Its origin can be traced to the rise of internet debates, where users often engage in discussions that can veer into nitpicking, focusing on minute details instead of addressing the broader argument. The term reflects a frustration with tactics that do not genuinely engage with the key issues and serves as a shorthand for this kind of behavior.