Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

git gud

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.80 in modern English

Syllables: git gud
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To improve; to develop the necessary skill or expertise.

Example Sentences

"no git gud"
"They are also often cast as elitist scum who treat the larger gaming population with disdain, telling them to “git gud,” which is akin to a “put up or shut up” mentality; that is, “real” gamers overcome content through hard work and skill."
"[…] showing off what he knows but more about helping out a streamer and a friend who is looking to “git gud” at this whole Twitch thing. He embodies all the best qualities of Twitch; […]"

Etymology

Deliberate misspelling of get good; see get (“to become”).

Phrases

skill issue

Frequently Paired Words

skill issue

Rhymes With

would good could should hold good blood wood understood stood hood -hood likelihood

Questions

What does git gud mean?: To improve; to develop the necessary skill or expertise.
Where does git gud come from?: Deliberate misspelling of get good; see get (“to become”).

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