nit
noun (1)
\
Definition of nit
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect also : the insect itself when young
2 : a minor shortcoming
nit
noun (2)Definition of nit (Entry 2 of 3)
: nitwit
NIT
abbreviationDefinition of NIT (Entry 3 of 3)
National Invitational Tournament
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for nit
nit
noun
\
Kids Definition of nit
: the egg of a louse
nit
noun
\
Medical Definition of nit
: the egg of a louse or other parasitic insect also : the insect itself when young
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on nit
What made you want to look up nit? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
-
- Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz
A mythological/etymological mashup!
Take the quiz -
Great Scrabble Words—A Quiz
Words to improve your Scrabble game
Take the quiz -
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
Take the quiz -
Bee Cubed
Listen to the words and spell through all three levels.
Play the game
Share nit
Resources for nit