qt.

¹

abbreviation for

, plural qt., qts.

1. quantity.
2. plural qt qts quart.

q.t.

²

or Q.T.

abbreviation for

, Informal.

1. quiet ( def ).

qt

¹

abbreviation for

1. quart

q.t.

²

abbreviation for

1. quiet
2. on the q.t.
   secretly

qt.

1. Abbreviation of quart

Word History and Origins

Origin of qt.¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. on the q.t., stealthily; secretly:

   to meet someone on the q.t.

More idioms and phrases containing qt.

see on the Q.T.

Example Sentences

Put the cream, milk, vanilla, and sugar in one qt.-size plastic bag.

From National Geographic Kids

Put this bag inside the second qt.-size bag, again removing as much air as possible and sealing it well.

From National Geographic Kids

The Hollywood sketch and improv mecca pits “Gays vs. Straights,” in a “gameshow death match” June 1, the venue’s first all trans/gender-nonconforming/nonbinary improv team delivers “QT’s Present…Joy!”

From Los Angeles Times

Put the cream, milk, vanilla, and sugar in one qt.-size plastic bag.

From National Geographic Kids

Put this bag inside the second qt.-size bag, again removing as much air as possible and sealing it well.

From National Geographic Kids

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