chit

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : il peut désigner une jeune fille ou une femme immature, souvent de manière dédaigneuse, ou bien une note ou une addition, par exemple dans un restaurant.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a young or immature girl, often used dismissively, or it can denote a bill or note, such as in a restaurant.

1. Immature or disrespectful girlB2informalbritish

   A dismissive term for a girl who is considered immature or lacking in respect.

   jeune fille impertinente

   • She's just a chit, she doesn't know what she's talking about.
   • He called her a chit for talking back to her parents.
   • Don't be such a chit, show some respect.

   Synonymesbaggageflibbertigibbethussyjezebelminxstrumpettrollopwench

2. Restaurant billB1informalbritish

   A note or slip of paper showing the amount owed for a meal or service.

   Addition (de restaurant)

   • Could you bring me the chit, please?
   • He paid the chit and left a generous tip.
   • The waiter handed her the chit after dinner.

   Synonymesbillchecknotesliptab