qt

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Quality time.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “qt” mean?

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

Is “qt” formal or informal?

qt is generally slang.