No exact match translations found for 'git' in sindhi.
Word 'git' in Other Languages
- git in Assamese অসমীয়া
- git in Bengali বাংলা
- git in Bodo बड़ो
- git in Dogri डोगरी
- git in English
- git in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- git in Hindi हिन्दी
- git in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- git in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- git in Konkani कोंकणी
- git in Maithili মৈথিলী
- git in Malayalam മലയാളം
- git in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- git in Marathi मराठी
- git in Nepali नेपाली
- git in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- git in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- git in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- git in Santali
- git in Sindhi سنڌي
- git in Tamil தமிழ்
- git in Telugu తెలుగు
- git in Urdu اُردُو
Git
Part of Speech
Noun (British slang), Verb (Scottish English, archaic)
Pronunciation
/ɡɪt/ (British English)
Definitions
- (Noun, slang) A contemptible, unpleasant, or foolish person (chiefly British).
- (Verb, archaic) To get or acquire (Scottish English, rare usage).
Usage Examples
- He’s such a lazy git; he never helps with anything!
- (Archaic) He gits his daily bread through honest work.
Etymology
Derived from an alteration of the word "get" in Northern English dialects, later developing into an insult in British slang.
Synonyms
- Idiot
- Fool
- Jerk
- Scoundrel
Antonyms
- Gentleman
- Kind person
- Decent individual
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Imbécile | /ɛ̃.be.sil/ |
| Spanish | Idiota | /iˈðjo.ta/ |
| German | Dummkopf | /ˈdʊm.kɔpf/ |
| Hindi | मूर्ख | /muːrkh/ |
| Mandarin Chinese | 笨蛋 | /bèn dàn/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- Standard British English: /ɡɪt/
- Northern English dialects: /ɡɪt/ (stronger stress)
- Scottish English (archaic): /ɡɪt/ (as "get")
Historical Usage
Originally a dialectal form of "get" in Northern England and Scotland, the modern British slang meaning as an insult emerged in the early 20th century.
Cultural Nuances
Used in British English as an insult but usually not as offensive as harsher expletives. Commonly used humorously or affectionately among friends.
More Information
"Git" remains a widely used insult in the UK, often appearing in British television, comedy, and informal conversations.