1. Consider or argue about fine details or subtle distinctions, esp. irrelevant ones; worry about minutiae
   "Let's not split hairs over the exact wording; we agree on the main points"

Derived forms: split hairs, splitting hairs, splits hairs

Type of: bicker, brabble [archaic], niggle, pettifog [archaic], quibble, squabble

Encyclopedia: Split hairs