qt

alternative Q.T. · alternative q.t.

1. abbreviationuncountableAbbreviation of quart.
2. abbreviationslanguncountableAbbreviation of quiet, used in the expression on the Q.T., meaning secretly or in confidence.
3. slanguncountableQuality time.

plural qts

1. alternativeslangAlternative spelling of cutie.

1. computinga free and open-source cross-platform software for creating graphical user interfaces as well as cross-platform applications.

plural QTs

1. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablehobbiesInitialism of quarter time.
2. countableuncountablemedicineA QT interval.
3. abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablehuman sciencesInitialism of queer theory.

   In contrast to structuralist frameworks which seek to filter the "essential" characteristics of a phenomenon from the messiness of lived experience, QT sees all identity as perpetually in contest and, consequently, variable […].

   2016, Jason P. Murphy, Catherine A. Lugg, “Scavenging as Queer Methodology”, in Nelson M. Rodriguez, Wayne J. Martino, Jennifer C. Ingrey, Edward Brockenbrough, editors, Critical Concepts in Queer Studies and Education (Queer Studies and Education), Palgrave Macmillan, →ISBN, page 389

4. abbreviationcountableinformalinitialismuncountableInitialism of quality time.

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   Okay, it doesn’t have to be that mushy-gushy, but Cancers appreciate it when you put some thought into their b-day gift. […] It could be picking out his favorite bottle of wine, buying him that book he mentioned wanting to read, or planning a romantic weekend getaway for the two of you. There’s nothing a Cancer wants more than some QT with his cutie!!!

   2023 March 7, Jake Register, Marielle Marlys, Erika W. Smith, “Everything You Need to Know About Dating a Cancer Man”, in Cosmopolitan

5. alternativecountableslanguncountableAlternative form of qt (“quiet”).
6. countableslanguncountableAlternative letter-case form of qt (“cutie”).

1. abbreviationinitialismcomputingInitialism of QuickTime.

1. abbreviationinitialismnot comparableInitialism of queer and trans.

   Furthermore, home insemination should be allowed […] The advantage is that home insemination is less costly and thus accessible for more QT people.

   2018, Doris Leibetseder, “Reproductive Technologies for Queer and Trans People”, in Ezio Di Nucci, Ji-Young Lee, Isaac A. Wagner, editors, The Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Bioethics, Rowman & Littlefield, →ISBN, page 262

present singular third person QTs · participle present QTing · participle past QTed · past QTed

1. idiomaticinformalintransitiveraretransitiveTo quantum tunnel (to move or travel from one point or direction to another in a very quick, rapid, or effortless manner.)