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Meaning of chit
A chit is primarily a note or a voucher, often used to signify a debt or an amount owed.
Etymology of chit
The word "chit" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the Hindi and Urdu word "citthi", meaning "a note or a letter".
Historically, the term was used in India during the British colonial period to refer to a note or a voucher, and was later adopted into English language.
Synonyms
note
bill
receipt
ticket
voucher
invoice
slip
document
paper
certificate
memo
message
letter
notice
notification
alert
warning
memo
chit-chat
gossip
rumor
hearsay
chat
talk
conversation
discussion
dialogue
remark
comment
observation
statement
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colloquialism
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Definitions
- A note or voucher acknowledging a debt or amount owed, especially in a shop or restaurant.
- A piece of paper or document used to signify something, such as a vote or a message.
- Informal talk or conversation, especially about trivial matters.
Usage Examples
- The shopkeeper handed me a chit for the amount I owed.
- The restaurant provided a chit with the total bill.
- The two friends engaged in idle chit-chat about the latest gossip.