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snit¹

  • /snɪt/ UK

Rhymes with -ɪt

Where it comes from

American English, of unknown origin, perhaps onomatopoeic.

noun snits

  1. slang A temper; a bad mood. Near-synonyms: fit, hissy, hissy fit, shit fit, tantrum, snippiness

    Similar: snit fit, fit, hissy, hissy fit, shit fit, tantrum, snippiness

  2. derogatory, slang Term of abuse. I want some hot coffee now or so help me I'll throw you out on your arse, you little snit.

snit²

  • /snɪt/ UK

Rhymes with -ɪt

Where it comes from

Likely related to Proto-Germanic *snidaz, i.e. a a little, a bit. Also perhaps from obsolete German Schnitt which is a small amount of beer served in a larger glass.

noun snits

  1. A U.S. unit of volume for liquor equal to 2 jiggers, 3 U.S. fluid ounces, or 88.7 milliliters.
  2. US, dialectal A beer chaser commonly served in three-ounce servings in highball or juice glasses with a Bloody Mary cocktail in the upper midwest states of United States including Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Illinois. The bartender served us each a snit with our Bloody Marys this morning.

snit³

  • /snɪt/ UK

Rhymes with -ɪt

Where it comes from

From German Schnitte (“slice”).

noun snits

  1. dialectal, especially, in plural A slice of dried fruit. Scenes of plenty, bliss Arcad'n' Sparkling eyes and rosy features; Joyous, blessed, happy creatures! Apple snits and pumpkin slices; Eggs and butter bring good prices! Gran'ries full and runnin' Over; Bulging haymows sweet with clover; ...

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@misc{snit_2026,
  title = {snit},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/snit},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}