flit
verb · noun
Simple meaning
Move along rapidly and lightly.
Pronunciation
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flitIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈflɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
“The hummingbird flitted among the branches.”
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
To move quickly from one location to another.
To move a tethered animal to a new grazing location.
To be unstable; to be easily or often moved.
noun
A fluttering or darting movement.
A sudden departure from a property.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Used this way, flit is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The hummingbird flitted among the branches.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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