flit flit /ˈflɪt/

noun

1. [British] A secret move (to avoid paying debts)  ( flit [British] )
   a secret move (to avoid paying debts)
    They did a moonlight flit
   they did a moonlight flit
   
2. A sudden quick movement  ( dart , flit )
   a sudden quick movement
   
   

verb

1. () Move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart  ( fleet , flit , flutter , dart )
   move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
    The hummingbird flitted among the branches
   The hummingbird flitted among the branches