rit /ˈɹɪt/verb 3noun 1adverb 1forms 3 verb3 •(Scotland, Northern-England) To scratch or score. •(Scotland, Northern-England) To tear, rip, rend. •(Scotland, Northern-England) To slit. noun1 •(Scotland, Northern-England) A scratch, a score or a groove. adverb1 •Abbreviation of ritardando. formsritted · ritting · rits