English

Pronunciation
IPA|/gɪt/
audio|en-us-git.ogg|Audio (US)
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪt|-ɪt

Etymology
from Middle English get 'offspring' (especially 'illegitimate offspring').
A southern variant of Scottish get "illegitimate child, brat," related to beget. (from Online Etymology Dictionary)

Noun
en-noun

1. British|slang|pejorative A contemptible person.

#:Elissa is a right git.

1. British|slang|pejorative A stupid or unpleasant person.

#:Jacko is a git.

Usage notes
Generally used affectionately. 'Get' can also be used, with a subtle change of meaning. 'You cheeky get!' is slightly less harsh than 'You cheeky git!'.

Verb
en-verb|git|t|ing

1. nonstandard|Appalachia & Southern US To get.
2. nonstandard|Appalachia & Southern US To leave.

Old English

Pronunciation
IPA|/jɪt/

Pronoun
Ä¡it

1. ye two: nominative dual form of þu|þū

Category:Old English pronouns

Turkish

Etymology
Common Turkic *ket

Verb
git (imperative of gitmek)

1. go

ko:git
nl:git
pl:git
ru:git
fi:git
te:git
tr:git
vo:git
zh:git

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