quits

adjective

ˈkwits 

: being on even terms by repayment or requital

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, quit, probably from Medieval Latin quittus, alteration of Latin quietus at rest

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing quits

• call it quits
• double or quits

Kids Definition

quits

adjective

ˈkwits 

: even or equal with another (as by repaying a debt, returning a favor, or paying back an enemy)