Chit: meaning, definitions and examples

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chit

[ ʧɪt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

in informal usage

A short, informal note.

Synonyms

memo, message, note, slip.

Examples of usage

I received a chit from my colleague with the meeting details.
She scribbled a chit and left it on the desk for me.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

in military context

A signed note for money owed for food or drink in a military mess.

Synonyms

coupon, receipt, tab, voucher.

Examples of usage

The soldier paid his chit at the end of the week.
He forgot to settle his chit before leaving the base.

Translations

Translations of the word "chit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recorte

corte
corte de papel

🇮🇳 कागज का टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Schnipsel

Schnitt
Zeitungsausschnitt

🇮🇩 potongan kertas

🇺🇦 вирізка

🇵🇱 wycinek

🇯🇵 切り抜き (kirinuki)

🇫🇷 découpe

🇪🇸 recorte

🇹🇷 kesik

🇰🇷 자른 조각 (jareun jogak)

🇸🇦 قصاصة

🇨🇿 výstřižek

🇸🇰 výstrižok

🇨🇳 剪报 (jiǎnbào)

🇸🇮 izrezek

🇮🇸 úrklippa

🇰🇿 қиынды

🇬🇪 ამოჭრა

🇦🇿 kəsik

🇲🇽 recorte

Etymology

The word 'chit' originated in the late 18th century from Hindi 'chitthi', meaning a letter or note. It was initially used in British India to refer to a short written message. Over time, the term evolved to also include a receipt or voucher for payment, especially in military contexts. Today, 'chit' is commonly used in informal settings to denote a brief note or message.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,461, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.

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26459 controvert
26460 typeface
26461 chit
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26463 peradventure
26464 begot
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