Slit

/slɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, narrow cut or opening.

She noticed a slit in the fabric of her dress.

A narrow passage or opening.

The cat squeezed through a slit in the fence.

An incision made for a specific purpose.

The slit in the envelope allowed him to easily retrieve the letter.

verb

To make a long, narrow cut in something.

He used a knife to slit the cardboard for the project.

To cut open or through.

She slit the bag open to get to the cookies inside.

Middle English, from Old English 'slitan', meaning to split or tear.

slit the throat

to cut someone's throat with intent to kill.

slit eye

referring to a narrow or squinted eye, often indicating suspicion or anger.

make a slit

to create an opening, often for a specific purpose.

slice

To cut into portions.

split

To divide or separate into parts.

gash

A long, deep cut or wound.

A term sometimes used in a derogatory manner to refer to a woman.

He called her a slit, which was very offensive.

Referring to a small or insignificant amount.

He only earned a slit of what he expected.