jot jot /ˈdʒɑːt/

noun

1. () A brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note  ( jotting , jot )
   a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
   
2. A slight but appreciable amount  ( hint , jot , pinch , mite , soupcon , speck , tinge , touch , soupçon )
   a slight but appreciable amount
    This dish could use a touch of garlic
   this dish could use a touch of garlic
   

verb

1. Write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of  ( jot , jot down )
   write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of