pit bull
noun
1
or pit bull terrier
: a muscular, short-haired, stocky dog (such as an American pit bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier) of any of several breeds or a hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was originally developed for fighting and is noted for strength, stamina, and tenacity
2
: an aggressive and tenacious person
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a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
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Further reports that the pair have adopted a pit bull named Pistachio make rumors that the pair are buying property together feel even more likely.
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Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The sheriff’s office noted that the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, sustained two lacerations between 2 and 3 inches long, near his backside.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
Among them is Kristen Hoyt, 31, who captured the hilarious moment her Border collie and pit bull mix, George, leaped onto her friend's lap during an important Zoom call.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Whitney Perry, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
The sheriff’s office noted that the dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, sustained two lacerations between 2 and 3 inches long, near his backside.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
Among them is Kristen Hoyt, 31, who captured the hilarious moment her Border collie and pit bull mix, George, leaped onto her friend's lap during an important Zoom call.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
In April 2007, police raided Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels in Surry, Virginia, and found 49 malnourished and injured pit bulls, along with the remains of dozens of dogs who had been killed — all part of a vicious dogfighting ring.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20bull. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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