chipoter

Definitions of chipoter
  1. verb
    be overly critical; criticize minor details
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    type of:
    critiquer, faire la critique de
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  2. verb
    argue over petty things
    synonyms: chicaner sur les mots, ergoter
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    type of:
    discuter, débattre
    have an argument about something
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