Jot ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Jot ( verb )

1. To write quickly or briefly.
2. To make a short, hasty note of something.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english gēotan; akin to old high german jezzen to pour out, latin jactare to throw.

Examples:

1. I'll just jot down your phone number.
2. Jot down the address before you forget it.
3. She jotted down a quick reminder.
4. I'm just going to jot this down for later.
5. Jot down a few notes about the meeting.

(As a noun)

Jot ( noun )

A small amount; a tiny bit.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english gēotan; akin to old high german jezzen to pour out, latin jactare to throw.

Examples:

1. I don't care about it a jot.
2. He doesn't know a jot about the subject.
3. A jot of this medicine is enough.
4. I don't care a jot about what you say.
5. He doesn't know a jot about the work.