Flit: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
flit
[ flษชt ]
intransitive
To move swiftly and lightly; to flutter or dart quickly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She watched the butterflies flit from flower to flower.
- The hummingbird flitted around the garden, sipping nectar from the blossoms.
- The fireflies flitted in the night, creating a magical glow.
Translations
Translations of the word "flit" in other languages:
๐ต๐น voar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช flitzen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkeliaran
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััั ะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ลmigaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃใณๅใ
๐ซ๐ท voler
๐ช๐ธ revolotear
๐น๐ท uรงmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ poletovat
๐ธ๐ฐ poletovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃๆฅ้ฃๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ letati
๐ฎ๐ธ fljรบga
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแ แแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ uรงmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ revolotear
Etymology
The word 'flit' originated from the Old English word 'flittan' meaning 'to move to and fro, flutter, fly.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include swift and light movement, as seen in its modern usage. The word has been used in English literature for centuries to describe quick and agile movements.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #24,895, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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