flit

verb

ˈflit 

flitted; flitting

intransitive verb

1

: to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another

2

archaic : alter, shift

3

: to move in an erratic fluttering manner

flit noun

Synonyms

• dance
• dart
• flick
• flicker
• flirt
• flitter
• flutter
• zip

Examples of flit in a Sentence

butterflies flitting around the garden

The hummingbird flitted from flower to flower.

She was always flitting around the kitchen.

Recent Examples on the Web

Birds cartwheeled around me, flitting from trees to undergrowth, sometimes close enough to touch. —Brian Mann, NPR, 15 June 2024

Royals, politicians, celebrities and other luminaries are among those who flock to see the powerful dancers flit across the stage. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2024

Spilling from them were thousands of parachutes, flitting across the sky like confetti. —Catherine Porter Andrea Mantovani, New York Times, 7 June 2024

On June 17, Mercury and Venus flit into Cancer together, followed closely by the Sun on June 20. —Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English flitten, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse flytjask to move, Old English flēotan to float

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing flit

• do a moonlight flit

Kids Definition

flit

verb

ˈflit 

flitted; flitting

: to move or progress in a quick irregular manner

flit noun