As nouns the difference between nit and git
is that nit is the egg of a louse while git is a contemptible person.
As a verb git is
to get.
nit
English
Etymology 1
(etyl) nite, from (etyl) hnitu, from (etyl) )
Noun
(
en noun)
The egg of a louse.
A young louse.
(UK, slang) A fool, a nitwit.
A nitpicker.
A minor shortcoming.
Synonyms
* dickies (Geordie)
Derived terms
* nit-picking
Etymology 2
(etyl)
Noun
(
en noun)
A candela per square meter.
Anagrams
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git
English
Alternative forms
* get
Etymology 1
From (etyl) , related to beget. (from Online Etymology Dictionary)
Noun
(
en noun)
(British, slang, pejorative) A contemptible person.
(British, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person.
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Usage notes
* 'Git' is usually used as an insult, more severe than twit but less severe than a true profanity like wanker or arsehole, and may often be used affectionately between friends. 'Get' can also be used, with a subtle change of meaning. 'You cheeky get!' is slightly less harsh than 'You cheeky git!'.
* 'Git' is frequently used in conjunction with another word to achieve a more specific meaning. For instance a "smarmy git" refers to a person of a slimy, ingratiating disposition; a "jammy git" would be a person with undeserved luck. The phrase "grumpy old git", denoting a cantankerous old man, is used with particular frequency.
* In parts of northern , 'get' is still used in preference to 'git'. In the Republic of Ireland, 'get', rather than 'git' is used.
* The word has been ruled by the .
Verb
(gitt)
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To get.
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To leave.
Etymology 2
Noun
(
en noun)
(channel in metal casting)
Anagrams
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