chit

Example Sentences

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They will then understand the chit as worthless, which must mean the exclusion of the debtor from the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Uninsured depositors will get an “advance dividend” within the next week, and a chit for their uninsured funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

A witness described the incident as beginning with "chit chat" between a guest at the reception, Ngozi Fulani, and a member of the Royal Household later identified as Lady Susan Hussey.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

Most birds migrate at night, and many give a species-specific "chit," "zeep" or other call-note while in flight.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2022

“Okay. You’ve got options in the Mews. A talent will get you a bunk and a meal chit for the term.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss