Meaning & Definition of word "Git"

Git

/ɡɪt/

verb:

  • 1. To be obnoxious to someone; to behave badly.
    • Example: Stop gitting around and get to work!

informal noun:

  • 1. A foolish or worthless person.
    • Example: Don't be such a git, just admit that you were wrong.
  • 2. A person who is annoying or unpleasant.
    • Example: That git cut me off in traffic without signaling.
  • 3. An incompetent or foolish person, often used in a light-hearted way.
    • Example: I can’t believe I dropped my phone again, I’m such a git!

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

gittish:

Pertaining to someone behaving foolishly.

gits:

Plural of git, refers to multiple contemptible individuals.

Slang Meanings of git

Meaning: A term used to denote someone annoying.

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

Meaning: Used among friends as a playful insult.

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