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
1
Short for pit bull terrier, a muscular breed of dog often bred for strength and tenacity.
"Their pitbull is surprisingly gentle with children."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither the dog breed, or (figuratively) someone tenacious and aggressive in pursuing a goal.
Common pairings
pitbull terrier
a pitbull lawyer
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- Plural
- pitbulls
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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.
