git
Git (noun) means (British, informal) A stupid, annoying, or contemptible person. Example: “Stop being such a git and apologise.”
How to use git
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mildly insulting British word for an annoying or foolish person.
Informal and mildly rude — common in British English, rare in American English.
Word forms
gits plural
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Stop being such a _____ and apologise.
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.