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git

noun \ ˈgit \

Definition of git

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: a foolish or worthless person

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Examples of git in a Sentence

  1. That git of a brother of yours has ruined everything!

  2. oh, don't be such a silly git, of course your mates want you around

Origin and Etymology of git

variant of get, term of abuse, from 2get

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git

Definition of git

  • dialectal variant of

Other Dialect Terms

bespoke, boughten, lave, muchacho, nigh, spunk, thunk, toboggan

GIT Defined for English Language Learners

git

noun

Definition of git for English Language Learners

  • : a stupid or worthless person (especially a man)

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