adjective Uncommon

quits

kwihts

Quits (adjective) means Even with someone, with no debt or grudge left on either side. Example: “Once I paid him back the last twenty pounds, we were quits.”

adjective

Even with someone, with no debt or grudge left on either side.

"Once I paid him back the last twenty pounds, we were quits."

"After the trade, both teams felt they were quits."

How to use quits

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to say a debt or score between two people has been settled and nobody owes anything now.

Common pairings

call it quits we are quits

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Frequently asked questions

What does “quits” mean?

The word “quits” means even with someone, with no debt or grudge left on either side. In plain terms, used to say a debt or score between two people has been settled and nobody owes anything now.

How do you pronounce “quits”?

“Quits” is pronounced kwihts (/kwɪts/ in IPA).

How do you use “quits” in a sentence?

Here is “quits” used in a sentence: “Once I paid him back the last twenty pounds, we were quits.”

What part of speech is “quits”?

“Quits” is an adjective.

Is “quits” a common word?

“Quits” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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