chit
chit — noun
- chitsingular
- chitsplural
1. a brief written slip, especially one that records money owed or paid, or gives o
a brief written slip, especially one that records money owed or paid, or gives official permission — for example, a restaurant bill or a workplace slip for collecting supplies
The officer handed Ayana a chit giving her permission to enter after hours.
chit + giving permission
Kenji kept the restaurant chit to check it against his credit card statement.
Bilal signed a chit at the front desk to borrow an extra room key.
Without the supply chit from her manager, Chiara could not collect the extra boxes.
The canteen chit showed that the team had spent forty pounds on lunch.
文法句型
a chit for + noun
sign a chit
用法筆記
Object is usually an official or transactional slip — not a personal letter or casual message. Common in workplace, military, or restaurant contexts.
常見錯誤
2. a young girl or woman, especially one thought to be disrespectful, bold, or sill
a young girl or woman, especially one thought to be disrespectful, bold, or silly — a dated and dismissive term now rarely used outside historical writing
The old colonel muttered that Saira was a cheeky chit who needed discipline.
dismissive: cheeky chit
Grandmother called Sirin a thoughtless chit for interrupting the adults at dinner.
In the Victorian novel, a bold young chit named Emily challenged the headmaster.
Lien's older brother told her not to act like a silly chit at the party.
The governess was hired to teach manners to a lazy chit of fourteen.
- minx
similarly dated; suggests playfulness more than disrespect
文法句型
a [adjective] chit
a chit of + age
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (SHORT NOTE). This sense is dated and carries a dismissive, often sexist tone; using it in modern conversation would sound affected or insulting.