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 of flit

• dart
• flutter
• dance
• fly
• flick
• scurry

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

The birds who flit around the hotel’s gardens will join you at lunch at Sol & Sombra, the relaxed poolside restaurant. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

The report said the ultra wealthy are more mobile than ever, buying homes around the world and flitting from city to city more frequently. —Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026

The water spider, according to Cherokee legend, was able to flit across the water to retrieve life-saving coal that could warm the cold world. —Keith Sharon, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026

This commentary was not from a wonkish TikToker nor a network pundit but from TMZ, the merciless purveyor of celebrity dirt, which published the images of Graham after a citizen vacationer noticed the senator flitting through the theme park and sent pictures. —Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing flit

• do a moonlight flit

Rhymes for flit

• bit
• brit
• britt
• chit
• fit
• grit
• hit
• it
• kitt
• knit
• lit
• mitt

Kids Definition

flit

verb

ˈflit 

flitted; flitting

: to move or progress in a quick irregular manner

flit noun