To move quickly and lightly from one place to another, often suddenly or briefly.
From Old Norse 'flytja' meaning 'to move,' the word entered English around the 13th century. It relates to the concept of rapid, darting movement like birds or insects.
The word 'flit' perfectly captures the nervous energy of anxious people or the erratic flight patterns of butterflies—linguists chose this word because its short, punchy sound mirrors the quick movement it describes!
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