Mug and Nit

Mug

Mug noun - A round vessel equipped with a handle and designed for drinking.

Nit and mug are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Nit" instead a noun "Mug".

Nit

Nit noun - A stupid person.
Usage example: some nit at the bar was claiming all politicians are crooked

Mug and nit are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Mug" instead a noun "Nit".

Nearby Word: niter
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