flit
Flit (verb) means to move quickly and lightly from one place to another. Example: “A hummingbird flitted between the flowers.”
How to use flit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo dart quickly from place to place, or (informally) to move house in a hurry.
The dated slang sense meaning a gay man is offensive and best avoided.
Word forms
more flit comparative, flitted past tense, flits plural, flits plural, flits singular, most flit superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English flitten, borrowed from Old Norse flytja ("to move"), ultimately from a root meaning "to flow" or "run."
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What does “flit” mean?
The word “flit” means to move quickly and lightly from one place to another. In plain terms, to dart quickly from place to place, or (informally) to move house in a hurry.
How do you pronounce “flit”?
“Flit” is pronounced fliht (/flɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flit” in a sentence?
Here is “flit” used in a sentence: “A hummingbird flitted between the flowers.”
What part of speech is “flit”?
Depending on how it is used, “flit” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “flit” come from?
The word “flit” comes from Middle English. From Middle English flitten, borrowed from Old Norse flytja ("to move"), ultimately from a root meaning "to flow" or "run.".
How many meanings does “flit” have?
“Flit” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move quickly and lightly from one place to another.
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