noun (BrE)
1 a short written note, signed by sb, showing an amount of money that is owed, or giving sb permission to do sth:
Do I need to sign a chit for these drinks?
2 (old-fashioned, disapproving) a young woman or girl, especially one who is thought to have no respect for older people:
a mere chit of a girl
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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