a dismissive term for a girl who is immature or who lacks respect
"she was incensed that this chit of a girl should dare to make a fool of her in front of the class"
"she's a saucy chit"
A child or babe; a young, small, or insignificant person or animal.
"You better watch out, because that chit of a cat stole my sandwich again."
The embryonic growing bud of a plant
A small sheet or scrap of paper with a hand-written note as a reminder or personal message.
A small tool used in cleaving laths. Compare: froe.
Shit.
In plain English: It's a rude way to refer to poop.
"He left a little chit on the fridge to remind himself to buy milk."
Usage: Chit (noun) refers to a small piece of paper, often used as a receipt or informal note-think of a handwritten chit from a vendor. It's distinct from the vulgar term "shit," and using them interchangeably is incorrect.
To sprout; to shoot, as a seed or plant.
"After the heavy frost finally passed, the gardeners noticed that several of their dormant seeds had begun to chit in the warm soil."
In plain English: To chit means for a plant's first growth to appear from a seed or bulb.
"The seedlings began to chit within days of planting."
Usage: Chit (verb) means to sprout or grow quickly, often referring to young plants. Use it to describe a rapid emergence, like "The seedlings chitted within days of planting."
Shit.
"He accidentally dropped his chit while trying to sneak past the security guard."