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English word origin

Etymology of qt

By abbreviation.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Abbreviation of quart. · Abbreviation of quiet, used in the expression on the Q.T., meaning secretly or in confidence. · Quality time.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative spelling of cutie.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A homophone derived from the pronunciation of the letters "QT".

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