Flit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /flɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flit is a noun meaning A fluttering or darting movement.
Meaning
A fluttering or darting movement.
More Meanings
- A sudden departure from a property.
- (physics) A particular, unexpected, short lived change of state.
- To move about rapidly and nimbly.
- To move quickly from one location to another.
- (physics) To unpredictably change state for short periods of time.
- (UK, dialect) To move house (sometimes a sudden move to avoid debts).
- (dated, slang) A homosexual.
Example Sentences
My computer just had a flit.
A shadow flits before me, / Not thou, but like to thee; […]
I did a flit, as the landlord was due to arrive to collect the rent.
By their means it became a received opinion, that the souls of men departing this life, do flit out of one body into some other.
Word Forms
- flits
- flitting
- flitted
Synonyms for flit
Depending on context, synonyms include flutter, dart, fleet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flutter, dart, fleet, run, steal, fly.
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