chitty

adj, noun — 5 senses

chitty

adj

/ˈt͡ʃɪti/

Etymology From chit (“sprout”) + -y.

1

Full of chits or sprouts.

2

Afflicted with warts or pimples.

chitty

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Hindi चिट्ठी (ciṭṭhī, “letter, note, written message”). Doublet of cure.

1

A small note, such as a pass or voucher slip; any scrip; a company chit.

chitty

adj

Etymology From chit (“young animal, whelp”) + -y.

1

Childish; like a baby.

2

Like a pert young girl; impudent.

Derived terms: chitty-face

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