flit

intransitive verb flitted, flitting

1. to pass lightly and rapidly: memories flitted through his mind
2. to fly lightly and rapidly; flutter
3. Scot., North Eng. to move to other quarters, esp. by stealth
4. Brit., Informal to leave quickly, esp. to escape creditors, etc.

transitive verb

noun

1. the act or an instance of flitting
2. ☆ Slang a male homosexual: a dismissive or mildly contemptuous term