Criticule

/ˈkrɪtɪkjuːl/ noun

Definition

A petty or trivial criticism; a minor critical comment (rare).

Etymology

From critic plus -ule, a diminutive suffix (from Latin -ula) suggesting something small or trivial. Combines Latin roots for a dismissive effect.

Kelly Says

This ultra-rare word combines the dismissive diminutive -ule (as in 'molecule,' 'ridicule') with critic to create the perfect insult for pointless nitpicking—but almost no one uses it anymore.

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