Git
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: An unpleasant or annoying person (British)
讨厌鬼,烦人精(英式)
Imbécil, pesado (británico)
嫌なやつ、うっとうしいやつ(イギリス式)
못된 놈, 짜증나는 놈 (영국식)
British insult for an unpleasant, foolish, or annoying person. Moderate strength—stronger than 'nitwit' but not severe.
用于形容令人不快、愚蠢或烦人之人的英国式侮辱。程度中等,比'nitwit'强,但不算太严重。
Insulto británico para una persona desagradable, tonta o molesta. Fuerza moderada, más fuerte que 'nitwit' pero no severo.
不快な、愚かな、または迷惑な人に対するイギリスの悪口。中程度の強さで、「nitwit」より強いが、ひどくはない。
불쾌하거나 어리석거나 짜증나는 사람을 가리키는 영국식 욕설. 중간 정도의 강도로, 'nitwit'보다 강하지만 심하지는 않다.
Examples
- You stupid git! 你这个蠢货!¡Imbécil!このバカ野郎!이 멍청한 놈아!
- What a git. 真是个讨厌鬼。Qué imbécil.なんて嫌なやつだ。정말 못된 놈이네.
- Don't be such a git. 别那么讨人厌。No seas tan imbécil.そんな嫌なやつになるなよ。그렇게 못되게 굴지 마.
- The git forgot to bring the tickets.那个蠢货忘了带票。El imbécil olvidó traer las entradas.あのバカがチケットを持ってくるのを忘れた。그 멍청이가 표를 가져오는 걸 깜빡했어.
Pronunciation
/ɡɪt/
Usage Guide
Context: insults, frustration, British
Tone: insulting, moderate strength
✓ Do Say
- You git!你这个混蛋!¡Eres un cretino!このろくでなし!이 나쁜 놈!
- Stupid git.蠢货。Cretino.バカなやつ。멍청한 놈.
- What a git.真是个讨厌鬼。Menudo cretino.なんて嫌なやつだ。정말 재수 없는 놈이네.
✗ Don't Say
- Not mild不算轻微No es leve軽くはない가볍지 않음
- Can offend可能冒犯他人Puede ofender不快にさせる可能性あり기분 나쁘게 할 수 있음
Common Mistakes
- Moderate insult—use with care
- Not related to the software version control
Origin & History
British slang, possibly from 'get' (offspring, as in illegitimate child) or from 'goat.'
Etymology: Possibly from 'get' or 'goat'
First recorded: British, 20th century
Cultural Context
Era: 20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: British films; British TV
Regional notes: British insult. Not related to Git software.
Variations
GitStupid gitOld git
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