Nit - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Nit

Nit is a billiards slang term that is a part of Gambling and Betting Terminology.

A nit is a billiard player or gambler who wants too great a handicap or refuses to bet or wager any cash on relatively evenly matched or fair billiard games. Nit is a derogatory term used commonly in pool rooms.

Nit - Usage

Ralph is nothing but a bloody nit. Get him out of here.

Nit - Origin and History

The term nit is thought to have originated from nitwit.

Billiards - Nit

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• Title: Nit
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 4/12/2006
• Last Updated: 1/5/2008 11:49:39 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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