Nit

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪt/

Nit (noun)

  1. A small egg laid by head lice, stuck to hair and hard to remove.
  2. A very small detail, especially one that seems unimportant but is noticed in careful work.
  3. A person who complains about tiny details and makes things difficult for others.

Examples

  • A nit can stick to hair near the scalp.
  • The nurse checked for nits on the child’s hair.