Definition of a nit

nit

noun

• a small flaw.

  Last edited on Jun 22 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 22 2015.

• something that can be improved slightly.

  Last edited on Jun 23 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jun 23 2015.

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