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Jit
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(Florida, Southern US) a young person, often used by someone older to refer to someone younger or less experienced
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Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
jits
What does "jit" mean in Florida and Southern US slang?
The structure is a short, simple noun of uncertain origin, possibly a clipped form of "gidget" (a young, inexperienced person) or from African American Vernacular English (AAVE). It is used in Florida and parts of the Southern US to describe a young person, often used by someone older to refer to someone younger, less experienced, or acting immaturely. People typically say "Listen here, jit" or "That jit doesn't know any better."
Examples
That jit does n't know anything about this town.
