Nit ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Nit ( noun )

1. The egg of a louse or other parasitic insect.
2. A small, insignificant, or worthless thing or person.
3. A tiny particle or piece of something.

Origin:

Origin unknown, first recorded in the late 17th century as a term for the egg of a louse.

Examples:

1. She found a nit in her hair and had to treat it.
2. He was called a nit for his small and insignificant actions.
3. This machine is designed to remove nits from the grain.
4. He was nitpicking over every little detail.
5. The nit was so small, you couldn't see it without a microscope.

(As a verb)

Nit ( verb )

1. The egg of a louse or other parasitic insect.
2. A small, insignificant, or worthless thing or person.
3. A tiny particle or piece of something.

Origin:

Origin unknown, first recorded in the late 17th century as a term for the egg of a louse.

Examples:

1. She found a nit in her hair and had to treat it.
2. He was called a nit for his small and insignificant actions.
3. This machine is designed to remove nits from the grain.
4. He was nitpicking over every little detail.
5. The nit was so small, you couldn't see it without a microscope.