whit
[wɪt]
An addition or small amount of something white is a whit.
When we talk about paint or other finishes, a whit can mean a small amount added to make it lighter. So if someone says "I added a bit of whit to the paint," they're talking about adding just enough to give it a slightly different tone. In conversation, people often use whit as an informal way to say something is a little bit of this or that - for example, "The recipe calls for just a whit of sugar." It's not used in formal writing, but it's common in everyday speech and can be understood by most people.
How common is "whit"?
Word whit is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
The smallest part or particle imaginable; an iota.
Example: He worked tirelessly to collect and wind a ball of string eight feet around, and it matters not one whit.
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Real examples of "whit" in context
