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nit - What does it mean?

Definition of 'nit'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) nite, from (etyl) hnitu, from (etyl) )

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The egg of a louse.
  • A young louse.
  • (UK|slang) A fool, a nitwit.
  • A nitpicker.
  • A minor shortcoming.
  • Synonyms
    * dickies (Geordie)
    Derived terms
    * nit-picking

    Etymology 2

    (etyl)

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A candela per square meter.
  • Anagrams

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    Similar to 'nit'

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