fitz

/fɪts/

Definitions

1. noun

A prefix used to indicate ‘son of’, often in surnames such as Fitzgerald or Fitzgeralds.

“He is a direct descendant of the famous Fitzgeralds, a noble family from Ireland.”

2. noun

A male given name, especially in Ireland.

“My great-grandfather was named Fitz for short, but his full name was Fitzpatrick.”

3. verb

To adapt or adjust something for a particular situation or context.

“The company had to fitz their marketing strategy to the changing consumer trends.”

Synonyms

  • descendant
  • heir
  • son

Antonyms

  • ancestor
  • predecessor