Git

usgb/ɡɪt/
noun

An unpleasant or contemptible person.

Why do you have to be such a git?
Visual representation of "git" - an unpleasant or contemptible person.

Often appears as...

  • be a git
  • what a git

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "git"
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British Insult

Mainly a British slang term for someone disliked. Less common in other English-speaking countries.

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He's a right git for not showing up on time.
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Mild Offense

Considered less offensive than other insults, but still can hurt feelings.

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Don't listen to him; he's just an old git.
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Informal Disdain

Shows a casual or informal scorn without strong anger, commonly used among friends.

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You won that game? You lucky git!
Visual representation of the word "Git"

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