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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Of the millions of dogs currently hosted by shelters across the country, pit bulls constitute the majority.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Khloe Breed: American pit bull terrier mix Age: 10 months
Meet Khloe — a smart, funny girl who is ready to jump into a new life filled with love and adventure.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Eleven special needs dogs are also part of the pack, including Jolene, a mix of American pit bull and terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix, who's blind and hearing-impaired.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Khloe Breed: American pit bull terrier mix Age: 10 months
Meet Khloe — a smart, funny girl who is ready to jump into a new life filled with love and adventure.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2025
Since September, the lovable pit bull mix has been on a healing journey after being rushed to the shelter by a hero.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Eleven special needs dogs are also part of the pack, including Jolene, a mix of American pit bull and terrier who uses a wheelchair, and Sprinkle, an Australian shepherd mix, who's blind and hearing-impaired.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20bull. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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