As an adjective pompous
is affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
As a noun git is
a contemptible person.
As a verb git is
to get.
pompous
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Affectedly grand, solemn or self-important.
* 1848, , Bantam Classics (1997), 16:
- "Not that the parting speech caused Amelia to philosophise, or that it armed her in any way with a calmness, the result of argument; but it was intolerably dull, pompous , and tedious; and having the fear of her schoolmistress greatly before her eyes, Miss Sedley did not venture, in her presence, to give way to any ebullitions of private grief."
Synonyms
* conceited
* smug
* See also
Antonyms
* humble
* modest
* self-effacing
Related terms
* pomp
* pomposity
* pompously
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git
English
Alternative forms
* get
Etymology 1
From (etyl) , related to beget. (from Online Etymology Dictionary)
Noun
(
en noun)
(British, slang, pejorative) A contemptible person.
(British, slang, pejorative) A silly, incompetent, stupid, annoying or childish person.
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Usage notes
* 'Git' is usually used as an insult, more severe than twit but less severe than a true profanity like wanker or arsehole, and may often be used affectionately between friends. 'Get' can also be used, with a subtle change of meaning. 'You cheeky get!' is slightly less harsh than 'You cheeky git!'.
* 'Git' is frequently used in conjunction with another word to achieve a more specific meaning. For instance a "smarmy git" refers to a person of a slimy, ingratiating disposition; a "jammy git" would be a person with undeserved luck. The phrase "grumpy old git", denoting a cantankerous old man, is used with particular frequency.
* In parts of northern , 'get' is still used in preference to 'git'. In the Republic of Ireland, 'get', rather than 'git' is used.
* The word has been ruled by the .
Verb
(gitt)
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To get.
(Appalachian, Southern US, AAVE) To leave.
Etymology 2
Noun
(
en noun)
(channel in metal casting)
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