Nit and Nitwit

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Nit noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Usage example: stop being such a great nit and listen to what I have to say

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Nitwit and nit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nitwit" instead a noun "Nit".

Nearby Word: niter

Nitwit noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Usage example: don't be a nitwit—wear a seat belt!

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Nit and nitwit are semantically related. (British) You can use "Nit" instead a noun "Nitwit".

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