Git

/ɡɪt/

Meaning & Definition

informal noun

A foolish or worthless person.

Don't be such a git, just admit that you were wrong.

A person who is annoying or unpleasant.

That git cut me off in traffic without signaling.

An incompetent or foolish person, often used in a light-hearted way.

I can’t believe I dropped my phone again, I’m such a git!

verb

To be obnoxious to someone; to behave badly.

Stop gitting around and get to work!

Origin unknown; possibly from British slang, dating back to the early 20th century.

don't be a git

A phrase used to tell someone not to behave foolishly.

what a git!

An expression used to express disdain towards someone.

you little git

A term used affectionately or annoyingly towards someone for their behavior.

gittish

Pertaining to someone behaving foolishly.

gits

Plural of git, refers to multiple contemptible individuals.

A term used to denote someone annoying.

He's being such a git lately, always interrupting.

Used among friends as a playful insult.

You're a right git for making me laugh at that joke!