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flit

/fl/I/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Nimble; quick; swift. [Obs.] See <u>Fleet</u>.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a sudden quick movement

    noun.act

    Synonyms dart

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a secret move (to avoid paying debts)

    noun.act

    Examples
    They did a moonlight flit.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

    verb.motion

    Examples
    The hummingbird flitted among the branches.
    Synonyms dart fleet flutter

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To move with celerity through the air; to fly away with a rapid motion; to dart along; to fleet; as, a bird <i>flits</i> away; a cloud <i>flits</i> along.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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