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!