moonlight flit en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˌmuːnlaɪt ˈflɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌmunˌlaɪt ˈflɪt/ (General-American)
Etymology
From moonlight + flit.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) An act of secretly leaving premises without paying the rent, supposedly at night by the light of the Moon; hence, any act of escaping at night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moonlight flits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |