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Definition of slitted

slitted

/ˈslɪt.ɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a long, narrow cut, opening, or aperture; narrowed to a thin line (especially of eyes or pupils).

Example

"The cat watched the bird through slitted yellow eyes from its perch on the windowsill."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While the irregular form 'slit' is the standard past tense and past participle of the verb 'to slit', 'slitted' is widely used as a participial adjective to describe eyes, pupils, or garments that are narrowed or have long, straight openings.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slitted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slitted
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