nitty

[ nit-ee ]

adjective,nit·ti·er, nit·ti·est.
  1. full of nits.

Origin of nitty

1
First recorded in 1560–70; nit1 + -y1

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British Dictionary definitions for nitty (1 of 2)

nitty1

/ (ˈnɪtɪ) /


adjective-tier or -tiest
  1. infested with nits

British Dictionary definitions for nitty (2 of 2)

nitty2

/ (ˈnɪtɪ) /


adjective-tier or -tiest
  1. informal foolish; stupid

Origin of nitty

2
C20: from nitwit

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