Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To perform a just-in-time operation (usually compiling).
jit
noun
/d͡ʒɪt/
Etymology Clipping of jitterbug.
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US, Derogatory An inexperienced, foolhardy young man.
“You all right?” “I'm fine. I'm just late.” “You sure?” “Conrad, we do business, not personal.” “You know I'm full-service. Andy didn't tell you that when he hooked us up?” “I believe my brother-in-law's exact words were, "Dude, meet the finest jit with the finest shit."” “Jit?” “I was just quoting. I gotta go.” “All right. Drive safe. Know where I live at, right?” “I do. Bye.”2005 August 8, Jenji Kohan, “You Can't Miss the Bear” (5:56 from the start), in Weeds, season 1, episode 1, spoken by Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker):
When I jumped off the porch, I was wearing a tallis and the field was vicious But none of this new to me, since a jit, I've been tryna preach unity2024 July 12, “Hour Glass” (track 1, 0:44 from the start), in BLP Kosher (lyrics), Scarecrow:
And if they leave the cul-de-sac, then, jit I promise to rebel2023 August 4, “Emo Jit” (track 8, 2:06 from the start), in BLP Kosher (lyrics), Bars Mitzva:
jit
verb
Etymology Acronym of just in time.
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Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To compile (program code for a virtual machine) immediately when needed, as part of the execution process.
if you call f(1.0) you get a newly jitted version that is specialized for Float642012 May 23, Stefan Karpinski, “Julia compiles the script every time?”, in Stack Overflow:
En route home, I stop in a store to put a few dozen jits in a pinball machine. I am a slave of the flashing lights.1942, Richard A. L. van Schwartz, "A Day in the Life of a Juvenile Fan", Boskonian (#1), page 2
"Well, what do you say, Vince? You'll let me take a jit, won't you? […] I'll give you the jit back with a nickel interest," coaxed Davey.1993, James T. Farrell, Studs Lonigan:
jit
noun
Etymology Probably a variant of jism, see also jizz.
Even the heady aromatic smell made me shoot HARDER!! I angled my prick down to criss-cross her face with several lines of hot jit!2000 August 4, Micky Carlo, “Hot Smoke and Sassafras (part 3) by M. Carlo”, in alt.sex.stories (Usenet):
jit
verb
Etymology Probably a variant of jism, see also jizz.
"I'm gonna cum right in your mouth, you slutty whore" he cursed at her, grinning. "I'm gonna jit your face so much you'll think someone melted a candle on it." Jess held her mouth open, her target awaiting.1997 April 4, **_MOUSE_**, “Story : Author Unknown - The Conversion of Jessica (8 Parts, missing part 4 - TXT) - jess8 [01/01]”, in alt.sex.stories (Usenet):
jit
noun
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A style of Zimbabwean dance music played with drums and guitar.