jit

See also: JIT, jít, and JİT

English

Etymology 1

Initialism of just in time.

Alternative forms

• JIT

Pronunciation

• Audio (AU):

  (file)

• Rhymes: -ɪt

Verb

1. (computing, transitive) To compile (program code for a virtual machine) immediately when needed, as part of the execution process.

Etymology 2

Shorting of jitterbug.

Noun

jit (plural jits)

1. (US, originally prison slang, derogatory) An inexperienced, foolhardy young man.

Etymology 3

Noun

jit (plural jits)

1. (US, slang) A nickel.
   • James T. Farrell

     "Well, what do you say, Vince? You'll let me take a jit, won't you? […] I'll give you the jit back with a nickel interest," coaxed Davey.

Etymology 4

Noun

jit (uncountable)

1. A style of Zimbabwean dance music played with drums and guitar.

Anagrams

• TIJ, TJI

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Lashi

Adjective

jit

1. drunk

References

• https://inter.payap.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/linguistics_students/Luk_Hkaw_Thesis2017.pdf

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Spanish

Noun

jit m (plural jits)

1. (baseball) hit

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West Flemish

Adjective

jit (comparative jitter, superlative jitst)

1. hot