Whit

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪt/

Whit (noun)

  1. A very small amount or degree, often used to say something is not even a little.

Examples

  • I need a whit of sugar for the sauce.
  • She added a whit of salt, then tasted again.

Whit (verb)

  1. To make a quick, sharp sound, like a small object hitting something hard.

Examples

  • The metal whits when it hits the floor.
  • A small switch whits as it turns on.