jotted; jotting
: to write briefly or hurriedly : set down in the form of a note
jot this down
Examples of jot in a Sentence
Noun
it's obvious that he doesn't have a jot of interest in history
Verb
He paused to jot a few notes on a slip of paper.
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Noun
As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
To those that have already made their mind up about migrants and Muslims, Fall’s film won’t make a jot of difference.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
Lines in Reminders lists are often short, quickly jotted-down blurbs rather than lengthy, detailed complex instructions.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
The Parisloft monthly calendar provides a stylish place to jot down important dates and remind students of upcoming events.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Jot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jot. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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jot
1 of 2 noun
: the least bit
jot
2 of 2 verb
jotted; jotting
: to make a brief note of
jot this down
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