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.