# pit bull

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A pit bull terrier.
2. A person with a reputation for pugnacity.

## Etymology
Clipping of pit bull terrier.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pit-bull