git Meaning & Definition
What Does Git Mean?
Git is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-3 language code for Gitxsan. As a noun, it means A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man). As a verb, it means Pronunciation spelling of get.
Quick Facts About Git
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb, interjection, proper noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɡɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gits |
| Verb forms | gits, gitting, got, gotten |
Git Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Gitxsan.
Git as a Noun
- A silly, incompetent, stupid, or annoying person (usually a man).
Git as a Verb
- Pronunciation spelling of get.
Git as an Interjection
- Shoo! go away!
Noun
- Alternative form of geat (“a channel in metal casting”)
Git as a Proper Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Git, a distributed VCS.
Noun
- A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person (usually a man).
Verb
- To get.
- To get (leave; scram).
Noun
- The channel or spout through which molten metal runs into a mould in casting.
Synonyms of Git
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Git synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Git
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Git in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
git (plural gits)
git (third-person singular simple present gits, present participle gitting, simple past got, past participle gotten)
git
Origin of Git
Origin 1: From Middle English get (“[illegitimate] offspring”). A southern variant of Scots get (“illegitimate child, brat”), related to beget.[1]
Origin 2: Likely chosen for its shortness and pronounceability, but various other explanations and backronyms were offered after its introduction.
Pronouncing Git
The standard pronunciation of git is //ɡɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Git
Is git a symbol or a noun?
Git is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun, a verb, an interjection and a proper noun.
What is the plural of git?
The plural of git is gits.
What is the past tense of git?
The past tense of git is got and the past participle is gotten. The present participle is gitting.