To move swiftly and lightly. The butterfly flitted from flower to flower in the garden.
To change location or position quickly. She flitted from one task to another without finishing any of them.
To pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another. His thoughts flitted from one idea to the next during the meeting.
To move one's residence or depart quickly and stealthily, especially at night to avoid creditors or obligations. They had to flit in the small hours before the landlord came to collect the rent.
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.