flit

verb
UK: /flɪt/
US: /flɪt/

  1. To move quickly and lightly.

    1. Butterflies flit around the garden.
    2. Small birds flit among the branches of the old oak tree, searching for food.

  2. To move restlessly or aimlessly from one place or subject to another.

    1. He tends to flit from job to job.
    2. Her mind flits from one thought to another, making it hard to focus on the task.

  3. To appear briefly or fleetingly.

    1. A smile flit across her face.
    2. A shadow of doubt flit through her mind as she considered the proposition.

Synonyms

flutter dart flicker dance skip skim drift vanish
flit noun

  1. A quick, fluttering movement.

    1. I saw a flit of movement.
    2. With a sudden flit, the hummingbird vanished into the surrounding vegetation.

  2. A brief or fleeting appearance.

    1. He had a flit of inspiration.
    2. She experienced a flit of sadness when she recalled her childhood home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flit" in English means: To move quickly and lightly., To move restlessly or aimlessly from one place or subject to another., To appear briefly or fleetingly..

The phonetic transcription of "flit" is /flɪt/ in British English and /flɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flit": flutter, dart, flicker, dance, skip, skim, drift, vanish.

Example usage of "flit": "Butterflies flit around the garden.". More examples on the page.