Flits

Flits is a term found in Dutch that denotes a flash, a brief moment, or a sudden burst of light. In everyday language, it is used to describe something that happens quickly or a flicker of visibility, as in phrases like "in een flits" (in a flash). The related verb flitsen means to flash or flicker.

In photography and film, flits commonly refers to a camera flash, the brief burst of light used to illuminate a scene. The concept has also entered broader media and popular culture as a shorthand for rapid visual effects or quick, striking appearances in audiovisual works. In technical and consumer contexts, "flits" can appear in branding for lighting accessories or devices that produce short, bright outputs, though such usage is not standardized and varies by product and region.

Flits can also function as a proper noun in Dutch-speaking contexts. It may appear as a character name, a title for a work, or a brand label, but there is no single globally standardized entity by this name. Localized productions, fictional works, or commercial products may adopt the name for its connotations of speed, brightness, or immediacy.

See also: flash, flitser (the Dutch term for a speed camera and related concepts), flitsen (to flash; to flicker).