noun

pitbull

Pitbull (noun) means Short for pit bull terrier, a muscular breed of dog often bred for strength and tenacity. Example: “Their pitbull is surprisingly gentle with children.”

noun

Short for pit bull terrier, a muscular breed of dog often bred for strength and tenacity.

"Their pitbull is surprisingly gentle with children."

Informal: a fiercely aggressive or relentless person, especially in negotiation or argument.

"Her lawyer is a real pitbull in the courtroom."

How to use pitbull

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the dog breed, or (figuratively) someone tenacious and aggressive in pursuing a goal.

Common pairings

pitbull terrier a pitbull lawyer

Word forms

pitbulls plural

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What does “pitbull” mean?

The word “pitbull” means short for pit bull terrier, a muscular breed of dog often bred for strength and tenacity. In plain terms, either the dog breed, or (figuratively) someone tenacious and aggressive in pursuing a goal.

How do you use “pitbull” in a sentence?

Here is “pitbull” used in a sentence: “Their pitbull is surprisingly gentle with children.”

What part of speech is “pitbull”?

“Pitbull” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pitbull” have?

“Pitbull” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for pit bull terrier, a muscular breed of dog often bred for strength and tenacity.