quitting
verbnouncommon in dialogue
- United States
The deliberate ending of something.
verb
- 1
Also a form of quitpresent participle and gerund of quit
noun
- 1
The deliberate ending of something.
- 2
The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors.
- 3
The termination of employment, initiated by the employee.
Forms
- plural
- quittings
quite · To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely. With…quits · On equal monetary terms; neither owing or being owed.quitter · Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.
quitting · The deliberate ending of something.
quiz · A competition in the answering of questions.quo · Paired with quid, in reference to the phrase quid pro quo…quota · A proportional part or share; the share or proportion…