Definition of "nit" or specifically a "nitty game".

No Fizzle · #1 10-13-2006, 05:29 PM

I've heard this term thrown around on the Forum, esp. players referring to a certain site's games as "nitty". Does anyone care to elaborate?

Thanks in advance.

SheridanCat · #2 10-13-2006, 06:08 PM

The meaning moves around a lot.

A nit can be someone who is unusually crabby or a stickler for rules. They're often a regular in the game/room and like to use their local knowledge to gain an edge. Generally someone who is a pain in the ass to play with. Complainers are also sometimes nits. Someone who makes a game bad because of their attitude is a nit.

Nits are generally seen to be weak/tight nut peddlers.

It's not a nice thing to be called.

deacsoft · #3 10-13-2006, 06:23 PM

A term used among poker players describing a player who is generally tight with money, and unwilling to involve herself in situations which are not clearly to their advantage.

No Fizzle · #4 10-13-2006, 06:54 PM

Thanks...So am I correct in assuming a "nitty game" is one where it is harder to make money because the players play so tight?

SheridanCat · #5 10-13-2006, 07:20 PM

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I believe that would be a correct intepretation. It's also not going to be much fun.