Chit
/tʃɪt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A short note or receipt.
She handed him a chit for the groceries he had purchased.
A small slip of paper, especially one used in a transaction.
The waiter gave me a chit to sign after the meal.
A young child (informal, sometimes derogatory).
That little chit was running around causing mischief.
verb
To talk or chatter in a trivial or silly manner.
They began to chit about their weekend plans.
Etymology
Originated from the Hindi word 'chit' meaning a small note or written message.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chit-chat
Casual conversation or trivial talk.
chit of a girl
An informal term for a young girl or woman.
Related Words
voucher
A document that serves as proof of a transaction.
memo
A written message, especially in a business context.
Slang Meanings
A young, inexperienced person.
Don't listen to that chit; she doesn't know what she's talking about.
To engage in trivial talk.
Let's just chit for a while over coffee.