Definition of "jit" in English

verb

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

noun

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

2. (African-American Vernacular, Florida, slang) A term of address for a young man.

   • Wusgood witchu jit?

3. (African-American Vernacular, slang) A child.

   • That happened back when I was still a jit.

noun

1. (US, slang, dated) A nickel (“5-cent coin”).

   • En route home, I stop in a store to put a few dozen jits in a pinball machine. I am a slave of the flashing lights.

noun

1. (slang, vulgar) Semen.

verb

1. (intransitive, slang, vulgar) To ejaculate.

2. (transitive, slang, vulgar) To cover in semen.

noun

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