English Explanatory Dictionary

pit bull terrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A medium-sized dog historically bred for dogfighting.

Word forms

pit bull terrier pit bull terriers pitbull terrier

Etymology

From pit (“fighting arena”) + bull terrier.

Synonyms

pibble pit pittle pit bull shitbull velvet hippo

Related words

bull terrier American pit bull terrier American Staffordshire terrier Staffordshire bull terrier

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