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git

noun
\ˈgit \

Definition of git 

(Entry 1 of 2)

British

: a foolish or worthless person

git

Definition of git (Entry 2 of 2)

dialectal variant of

Examples of git in a Sentence

Noun

 That git of a brother of yours has ruined everything! oh, don't be such a silly git, of course your mates want you around

First Known Use of git

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for git

Noun

variant of get, term of abuse, from get entry 2

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git

noun

English Language Learners Definition of git

: a stupid or worthless person (especially a man)

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