How to pronounce fit
American English pronunciation
FIT
- IPA
- /ˈfɪt/
- Syllables
- FIT (1 syllable)
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What fit means
Most people know fit in its everyday sense. Here's its other meaning.
A sudden short burst of giggling or temper
In a sentence: When the puppy licked his nose, Leo had a fit of giggles.
Where it comes from: No one is sure where it came from. It may come from an Old English word for a hard struggle.
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