doit Meaning & Definition
What Does Doit Mean?
Doit is a noun that means A small Dutch coin, equivalent to one-eighth of a stiver. It can also mean A small amount; a bit, a jot. As a verb, it means To stumble; to blunder.
Doit at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɔɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | doits |
| Verb forms | doits, doiting, doited |
Doit Definition (Noun)
- A small Dutch coin, equivalent to one-eighth of a stiver.
- A small amount; a bit, a jot.
- In jazz music, a note that slides to an indefinite pitch chromatically upwards.
Doit as a Verb
- To stumble; to blunder.
Synonyms of Doit
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Doit synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Doit
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Doit in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
doit (plural doits)
doit (third-person singular simple present doits, present participle doiting, simple past and past participle doited)
Origin of Doit
Origin 1: Borrowed from Middle Low German doyt, cognate with Middle Dutch duit. Doublet of thwaite.
Origin 2: Borrowed from Scots doit, apparently a Scots cognate of dote.
Doit Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of doit is //dɔɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Doit
Is doit a noun or a verb?
Doit is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of doit?
The plural of doit is doits.
What is the past tense of doit?
The past tense of doit is doited. The present participle is doiting.