adj
nitty
Nitty (adj) means Covered in nits, the eggs of lice.
adj
1
Covered in nits, the eggs of lice.
2
Silly or lacking sense.
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Etymology
From nit + -y. The “foolish, inane” adjective sense is from nit (“fool, nitwit”), possibly under the influence of nutty (“crazy, mad”). The origin of the noun sense (“dope fiend, druggie”) is unknown, but could refer to a person who is under the influence of drugs to the extent that he or she is careless about personal hygiene and unkempt. Compare the verb nit (“to be a nitty”).
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What is the meaning of nitty?
"nitty" (adj) means covered in nits, the eggs of lice.
What is another word for nitty?
Other words for "nitty" include lousy, blockheaded, idiotic, birdbrained, dumb, boofheaded.
What are the different meanings of nitty?
"nitty" has 2 main meanings: 1. Covered in nits, the eggs of lice; 2. Silly or lacking sense.
