adj
nitty
Nitty (adj) means Full of nits.
adj
1
Full of nits.
2
Foolish, inane.
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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 full of nits.
What are the different meanings of nitty?
"nitty" has 2 main meanings: 1. Full of nits; 2. Foolish, inane.