Definition of flit

flitverb

flit

/flɪt//flɪt/

The word "flit" originated in Middle English, around the 14th century. At the time, it was spelled "fliche" and meant "move suddenly and lightly" or "flee quickly." The word was likely derived from the Old English word "fleoccian," which meant "flee" or "depart." "Fliche" evolved over time, taking different forms in different regions. In Scotland, for example, it became "flette," meaning "butterfly." In Northern England, it became "flint," meaning "moth." And in the southeastern part of England, where the word originated, it developed into "flit," which still carries the meaning of "move suddenly and quickly" today. The word "flit" is often used figuratively to describe quick and unexpected changes, as in "he flitted from job to job" or "she flitted from relationship to relationship." In the early 1900s, the term "flit! flit!" came to be associated with a brand of insecticide, as the campaign encouraged homeowners to quickly and easily remove pesky flies from their homes. Despite its long history, the use of "flit" declined significantly in the latter half of the 20th century, as more complex and specific words replaced it in common usage. Nonetheless, the word continues to be recognized today by many English speakers, especially those with a strong familiarity with the British Isles and their regional dialects.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningsự dọn nhà, sự di chuyển chỗ ở
type nội động từ
meaningdi cư, di chuyển
meaningđổi chỗ ở, chuyển chỗ ở
meaningđi nhẹ nhàng, bay nhẹ nhàng, vụt qua
examplememories flit through mind: những ký ức vụt qua trong trí óc
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to move lightly and quickly from one place or thing to another

di chuyển nhẹ nhàng và nhanh chóng từ nơi này hoặc vật này sang nơi khác

Example:
  • Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.

    Bướm bay từ hoa này sang hoa khác.

  • He flits from one job to another.

    Anh ta nhảy từ công việc này sang công việc khác.

  • A smile flitted across his face.

    Một nụ cười lướt qua trên khuôn mặt anh.

  • A thought flitted through my mind.

    Một ý nghĩ thoáng qua tâm trí tôi.

  • The butterfly flitted from flower to flower in the garden.

    Con bướm bay lượn từ bông hoa này sang bông hoa khác trong vườn.

to change the place where you live, especially secretly in order to avoid paying money that you owe to somebody

thay đổi nơi bạn sống, đặc biệt là bí mật để tránh phải trả số tiền bạn nợ ai đó

Example:
  • I had to change schools every time my parents flitted.

    Tôi phải chuyển trường mỗi lần bố mẹ tôi bỏ đi.