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jit
What does jit mean?
A young person — a kid, a teen, sometimes a younger sibling. Affectionate or dismissive depending on tone.
"The jits at the skate park were doing kickflips I couldn't land at 25."
Origin
Florida slang going back decades, especially in Black communities in Miami and Jacksonville — short for someone young and green. TikTok pulled it nationwide in the early 2020s, where it now gets aimed at anyone acting immature regardless of age.
Frequently asked questions
What does jit mean?
A jit is a young one — a kid, a rookie, or someone who doesn't know the ropes yet.
How do you use jit in a sentence?
"Watch out for that jit, he's still learning how things work."
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