I. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of flitten to flit — more at flit
dialect : the moving of an establishment from one place to another ; specifically : a household moving
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of flitten to flit
: characterized by flitting ; broadly : transitory , brief , evanescent
a flitting touch of color
flitting moments
• flit·ting·ly adverb