git
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Meaning · English
A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).
Register: derogatory, slang
Examples
Although I'm so tired, I'll have another cigarette / And curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “git” mean?
A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).
Is “git” formal or informal?
git is generally derogatory, slang.