C2verbnature
US/flɪt/
UK/flɪt/
to move quickly and lightly from one place or thing to another without staying long
In context
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower in the garden.
He flits between jobs and never stays anywhere longer than a year.
A worried look flitted across her face, then she smiled again.
Words that go with flit
verb + preposition
- flit betweenMany students flit between apps instead of studying.
- flit fromBees flit from one plant to the next.
- flit acrossA smile flitted across his face.
- flit throughStrange thoughts flitted through my mind.
verb + adverb
- flit aroundSwallows flit around the old temple roof.
- flit aboutSmall birds flit about in the bushes.