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Meaning of the word flit in English

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flit

US /flɪt/
UK /flɪt/
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Verb

1.

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:
dartdashskimhoverdance
2.

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:
migrateroamwanderdriftrove

Noun

1.

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:
dartdashflickglanceflash
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