quitting

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: quittings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The deliberate ending of something.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “quitting” mean?

The deliberate ending of something.

Is “quitting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.