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Chit Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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chit

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃɪt/ · 🇬🇧 /tʃˈɪt/

Definitions

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

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Quick facts about “chit”

Chit is a 1-syllable noun. It is pronounced /ˈtʃɪt/ in American English and /tʃˈɪt/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 8 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #26,461 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'chit'

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.

Rhymes

Chit rhymes with brit, git, it, recommit, resubmit, shit, smit and bit.

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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.