Git Meaning
/ɡɪt/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).
verbPronunciation spelling of get.
Sentence Examples
You're a two-faced, conniving git.
Code contributions should be made via git pull requests.
CEFR Practice Quiz
That ____ forgot his own birthday and showed up a day early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The developers used ____ to manage their source code and track all of the changes made during the project.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English get (“[illegitimate] offspring”). A southern variant of Scots get (“illegitimate child, brat”), related to beget.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Although I'm so tired, I'll have another cigarette / And curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git"
— 1968, “I'm So Tired”, in John Lennon (lyrics), The Beatles, performed by the Beatles:
"Bit of a flash git, don't you think?"
— 1990, House of Cards, season 1, episode 1:
"Parkinson: You made films before, but the part that really made your name was Zulu, wasn't it […] and there of course—against type—you played the toff, you played the officer.
Caine: I played the officer, yeah, and everybody thought I was like that. Everyone was so shocked when they met me, this like Cockney guy had played this toffee-nosed git."
— 2000 December 18, BBC and Bafta Tribute to Michael Caine, 16:43-17:05:
"Eventually God gives the donkey a voice and it says, "why're you beating me you great stupid git? It's the angel with the sword that you gotta be careful of," or words to that effect."
— 2007, Greg Weston, The Man Upstairs, →ISBN, page 124:
"Here we see the common domestic goose, Anser cygnoides domesticus. Found across the British countryside, it is known for its distinctive call; proud, majestic stature; and for being an all-round inconsiderate little git!"
— 2019, The Stupendium, “What a Fowl Day”:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
That ____ forgot his own birthday and showed up a day early.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The developers used ____ to manage their source code and track all of the changes made during the project.