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pitbull

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpɪtˌbʊl/ · UK /ˈpɪtbʊl/

pitbull means: A strong, short-haired dog with a broad head and powerful jaws.

noun

DOGB2

A strong, short-haired dog with a broad head and powerful jaws.

  • Their pitbull loves playing with a ball.
  • She adopted two pitbulls from a shelter.
  • The owner kept his pitbull on a short leash.

Similar words: pit bull terrier

Common phrases: a pitbull puppy, a rescue pitbull, walk a pitbull

AGGRESSIVE PERSONC1

A person who attacks, argues, or pursues goals with great force and determination.

  • Their lawyer is a pitbull.
  • She became a pitbull when anyone threatened her family.
  • The party hired a political pitbull to attack its opponents.

Similar words: attack dog, bulldog

Common phrases: a legal pitbull, a political pitbull, pitbull in court

MISSILE SIGNALC2

A radio signal saying a missile now follows its target using its own radar.

  • The pilot called pitbull over the radio.
  • We heard pitbull after the missile began tracking independently.
  • The crew waited for the pitbull call before changing course.

Common phrases: call pitbull, report pitbull

Questions about pitbull

What does pitbull mean?

A strong, short-haired dog with a broad head and powerful jaws.

What is pitbull in other languages?

Türkçe: pitbull · Español: pitbull · Français: pitbull · Deutsch: Pitbull · Italiano: pitbull · 日本語: ピットブル

How do you pronounce pitbull?

In American English /ˈpɪtˌbʊl/; in British English /ˈpɪtbʊl/.

How do you use pitbull in a sentence?

Their pitbull loves playing with a ball. She adopted two pitbulls from a shelter.

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