what's a "nit"

[playmor]

Hey all, just a quick question... i've been roaming the forums a little bit and i've seen people use the word "nit" in what seems like a rather derogatory sense? What's it mean and where does it originate from?

[kevJ]

i think its like a nit picker since everyone blows everything up on this board

[TomHimself]

gambling term. usually found in poolrooms. Refers to:
1. Someone who's so afraid to lose a bet that they have to be coddled and convinced for an hour that they're going to have a great time and probably win, too. Eventually they may play, but by the time they get on the table the stakes are so low the table-time will eat any winnings you make.
2. someone who won't play unless they have a guaranteed sure win.
3. someone who'll squeeze a dollar 'til george's eyes pop out of the paper.

that guy's such a nit- he wouldn't bet a nickel that water's wet.










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[GrannyMae]

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Hey all, just a quick question... i've been roaming the forums a little bit and i've seen people use the word "nit" in what seems like a rather derogatory sense? What's it mean and where does it originate from?

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you really should not jump back and forth between proper and improper use of caps.

also, this belongs in the OT forum.

[jasonHoldEm]

I had nits once, but they gave me some shampoo and a special comb to get rid of them.

J

[SackUp]

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[GrannyMae]

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I had nits once, but they gave me some shampoo and a special comb to get rid of them.

J

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the OTC stuff worked for you? not me. underarms too hairy.

also, to whichever mod moved this, YOU are a nit.

[cbloom]

nit = good player, doesn't spew like you do, much despised by 2+2ers because they don't pay off

[sushijerk]

Nit = gambler without the gamboooooool.

[Dan BRIGHT]

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