jujitsu
Definition of jujitsu
: an art of weaponless fighting employing holds, throws, and paralyzing blows to subdue or disable an opponent
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It’s brilliant business jujitsu: Google has spent billions on Android, and now Facebook comes in and takes over the customer experience.
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Origin and Etymology of jujitsu
Japanese jūjutsu, from jū weakness, gentleness + jutsu art, skill
First Known Use: 1875
JUJITSU Defined for English Language Learners
jujitsu
Definition of jujitsu for English Language Learners
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: a form of fighting without weapons that was developed in Japan : a Japanese martial art
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