Meaning of the word git in English

What does git mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

git

US /ɡɪt/
UK /ɡɪt/

Noun

a foolish or contemptible person (often used as a general term of abuse)

Example:
You silly git! You've locked yourself out again.
He's a lazy git who never does any work.