clit Meaning & Definition
What Does Clit Mean?
Clit is used as a noun meaning Clipping of clitoris. It can also mean A penis likened to a clitoris, especially in terms of smallness. As a verb, it means To stimulate the clitoris. As a verb, it means To tangle or stick together.
Word Facts for Clit
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /klɪt/ |
| Synonyms | button and clitoris |
| Plural | clits |
| Verb forms | clits, clitting, clitted |
Clit Definition (Noun)
- Clipping of clitoris.
- A penis likened to a clitoris, especially in terms of smallness.
- A term of abuse.
Clit as a Verb
- To stimulate the clitoris.
Verb
- To tangle or stick together.
Noun
- The clitoris.
Verb
- (often with "off") To stimulate the clitoris.
Synonyms of Clit
Clit synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
clit (plural clits)
clit (third-person singular simple present clits, present participle clitting, simple past and past participle clitted)
Origin of Clit
Origin 1: Shortened from clitoris.
Origin 2: (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Origin 3: Uncertain. Possibly from clight, clitch. However, compare Old English clīþan (“to stick, cling to”), which is related to German kletz (“sticky”), Kleise (“dodder (a tangly plant)”, noun), English clote (“burdock (a plant with sticky seed pods)”) (see Proto-West Germanic *klaitā (“clingy plant, especially burdock”)), Old English clīþe (“burdock”), clīþa (“plaster, poultice”), and Proto-Germanic *klinaną (“to stick, glue”, verb), all from Proto-Indo-European *gleyH-t- (“to stick, cling; something sticky”), the source of words such as glue, clay, and cloth. Likely sound-symbolic in any case.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clit
Is clit a noun or a verb?
Clit is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for clit?
Close synonyms of clit are button and clitoris. See the full list of clit synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clit?
The plural of clit is clits.
What is the past tense of clit?
The past tense of clit is clitted. The present participle is clitting.