A light, swift movement or flight. The flit of the butterfly across the garden was mesmerizing.
A sudden or quick departure. With no warning, he made a flit from the party, leaving everyone puzzled.
A quick, often secret departure, especially one made at night to evade creditors or other responsibilities. The tenants did a midnight flit, leaving the house empty and unpaid.
(offensive, slang) An effeminate or homosexual man. The old film casually used the word "flit" as an insult toward gay men.