Associations to the word «Flit»

Wiktionary

FLIT, noun. A fluttering or darting movement.
FLIT, noun. (physics) A particular, unexpected, short lived change of state.
FLIT, noun. (slang) A homosexual.
FLIT, verb. To move about rapidly and nimbly.
FLIT, verb. To move quickly from one location to another.
FLIT, verb. (physics) To unpredictably change state for short periods of time.
FLIT, verb. (UK) (Scotland) (dialect) To move house (sometimes a sudden move to avoid debts).
FLIT, verb. To be unstable; to be easily or often moved.
FLIT, adjective. (poetic) (obsolete) Fast, nimble.

Dictionary definition

FLIT, noun. A sudden quick movement.
FLIT, noun. A secret move (to avoid paying debts); "they did a moonlight flit".
FLIT, verb. Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart; "The hummingbird flitted among the branches".

Wise words

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