Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > N Synonyms of nit Find synonyms for: Noun 1. nit, luminance unit usage: a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source 2. nit, egg usage: egg or young of an insect parasitic on mammals especially a sucking louse; often attached to a hair or item of clothing WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of nit (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: quisling Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language