noun
Uncommon
git
giht
Git (noun) means (British, informal) A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person. Example: “Stop being such a git and apologise.”
noun
1
(British, informal) A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person.
"Stop being such a git and apologise."
"He called his neighbour a lazy git."
intj
1
Used to tell someone or something to go away.
""Git!" she shouted at the dog chasing the chickens."
How to use git
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly insulting British word for an annoying or foolish person.
When to use it
Informal and mildly rude — common in British English, rare in American English.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- gits
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Etymology
From a Middle English word for an illegitimate child, related to "beget."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “git” mean?
The word “git” means (British, informal) A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person. In plain terms, a mildly insulting British word for an annoying or foolish person.
How do you pronounce “git”?
“Git” is pronounced giht (/ɡɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “git” in a sentence?
Here is “git” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a git and apologise.”
What is another word for “git”?
Words with a similar meaning to “git” include assface, asshat, asswipe, blackguard, blaggard and buttlicker.
What part of speech is “git”?
Depending on how it is used, “git” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “git” come from?
The word “git” comes from Middle English. From a Middle English word for an illegitimate child, related to "beget.".
Is “git” a common word?
“Git” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “git” have?
“Git” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (British, informal) A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person.
