Meaning of the word flit in English

What does flit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flit

US /flɪt/

UK /flɪt/

move swiftly and lightly

Example:

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Butterflies flitted among the flowers.

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A smile flitted across her face.

Synonym:

dart dash skim hover dance

change one's home or place of work frequently

Example:

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They tend to flit from one city to another.

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He's always flitting between different jobs.

Synonym:

migrate roam wander drift rove

a swift, light movement

Example:

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With a quick flit, the bird disappeared into the trees.

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She made a nervous flit of her eyes.

Synonym:

dart dash flick glance flash

Related Word:

do a moonlight flit