pit bull terrier

pit bull ter·ri·er

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Definitions of pit bull terrier words

noun pit bull terrier American Staffordshire terrier. 1
noun pit bull terrier English dog breed 1
countable noun pit bull terrier A pit bull terrier or a pit bull is a very fierce kind of dog. Some people train pit bull terriers to fight other dogs. It is illegal to own one in the UK. 0
noun pit bull terrier a dog resembling the Staffordshire bull terrier but somewhat larger: developed for dog-fighting; it is not recognized by kennel clubs and is regarded as dangerous. It is not allowed in some countries, including the UK 0

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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