noun
chit
chiht
Chit (noun) means a short, informal written note, often used to record a small debt or purchase. Example: “Sign this chit and the bar will add it to your tab.”
noun
1
A short, informal written note, often used to record a small debt or purchase.
"Sign this chit and the bar will add it to your tab."
2
A young or somewhat cheeky young person, usually a girl.
"Who does this chit of a girl think she is, talking back like that?"
How to use chit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small written note recording a debt or order — or, in an older sense, a cheeky young person.
When to use it
The "cheeky young person" sense is old-fashioned.
Common pairings
sign a chit
bar chit
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Word forms
- Plural
- chits
- Third person singular
- chits
- Past tense
- chitted
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Sign this _____ and the bar will add it to your tab.
Etymology
From Middle English chitte, meaning a young animal or cub, from a Germanic root for young offspring.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for chit
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What does “chit” mean?
The word “chit” means a short, informal written note, often used to record a small debt or purchase. In plain terms, a small written note recording a debt or order — or, in an older sense, a cheeky young person.
How do you pronounce “chit”?
“Chit” is pronounced chiht (/t͡ʃɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “chit” in a sentence?
Here is “chit” used in a sentence: “Sign this chit and the bar will add it to your tab.”
What part of speech is “chit”?
“Chit” is a noun.
Where does the word “chit” come from?
The word “chit” comes from Middle English. From Middle English chitte, meaning a young animal or cub, from a Germanic root for young offspring.
How many meanings does “chit” have?
“Chit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, informal written note, often used to record a small debt or purchase.
