jot
to write or mark down quickly or briefly (usually followed by down): Jot down his license number.
the least part of something; a little bit: I don't care a jot.
Idioms about jot
not a jot or tittle, not a bit; not at all: The world situation matters not a jot or tittle to him.
Origin of jot
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How to use jot in a sentence
The young man had the presence of mind to tail Gaylard Williams out of the park and jot down his license plate.
Exposed: The Gay-Bashing Pastor’s Same-Sex Assault | M.L. Nestel | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI tell myself to jot down the times, but I never remember to do it.
“Maybe I should just jot down some of the things I might say,” he says.
The Stacks: The Inimitable Albert Brooks Caught at the Dawn of His Movie Career | Paul Slansky | April 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSometimes I go through them and jot down things that would be useful for whatever book I happen to working on at the time.
For the security of the numerous Afghan informants who work with U.S. troops, he cares not a jot.
It is therefore our duty, sir, to protect our principal, and we cannot consent to abate one jot or tittle of our rights.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsQuarrel in her presence he could not, nor add one jot to the burden which he felt sure she must bear as the consort of such a man.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. ThompsonIf you belonged to a club, you could get a much better supper at the same hour, and lose not a jot in public esteem.
Tales and Fantasies | Robert Louis StevensonMrs. Gillis had cleared a side table where Davy, in his high chair, could jot down the items that he would use in his talk.
David Lannarck, Midget | George S. HarneyHis arched eyebrows were lifted, and he was smiling as unconcernedly as if the subject in hand touched himself no jot.
A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) | Frances Eleanor Trollope
British Dictionary definitions for jot
/ (dʒɒt) /
(tr usually foll by down) to write a brief note of
(used with a negative) a little bit (in phrases such as not to care (or give) a jot)
Origin of jot
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