The word "clit" is a common slang term for the clitoris, a highly sensitive sex organ in female genitalia. The word is spelled with the letters C, L, I, and T. The phonetic transcription of "clit" is /klɪt/. The "c" sound is formed by tapping the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth, followed by the "l" sound which is formed by raising the tongue to the roof of the mouth, and then flattening it. The "i" sound is formed by spreading the lips slightly and raising the tongue towards the front of the mouth, while the "t" sound is formed by touching the tip of the tongue to the front teeth.
The word "clit" is a colloquial abbreviation for clitoris, which refers to a highly sensitive sexual organ in female mammals, including humans.
The term "clitoris" itself originates from the Ancient Greek word "kleitoris" (κλειτόρις), meaning "little hill" or "mound". The Greek word "kleitoris" was borrowed into Latin as "clitoridis" and made its way into the English language as "clitoris". The etymology suggests its association with a small, elevated part of the female anatomy.