fitten

[ fit-n ]

adjective

, South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. suitable; appropriate.
2. pleasing, attractive, or delicious:

   That pie was mighty fitten.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitten¹

First recorded in 1635–45; fit ¹ + -en ³

Example Sentences

“Daggone,” Herbie said, “it kind of picks a fellow up to think about the stars. Kind of makes you forget about soaking the salt beef till it’s fitten to eat, and about smelling the bilge water.”

From Literature

It’s Hisn to wash up if He sees it fitten so.

From Literature

It’s like some folks has the smooth, pretty boards to build a courthouse with and others dont have no more than rough lumber fitten to build a chicken coop.

From Literature

It’s like some folks has the smooth, pretty boards to build a courthouse with and others dont have no more than rough lumber fitten to build a chicken coop.

From Literature

It’s Hisn to wash up if He sees it fitten so.

From Literature