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jit
jit
English
Verb
jit (third-person singular simple present jits, present participle jitting, simple past and past participle jitted)
- (computing, transitive) To compile (program code for a virtual machine) immediately when needed, as part of the execution process.
Derived terms
Etymology 2
Shorting of jitterbug.
Noun
jit (plural jits)
- (US, prison slang, pejorative) An inexperienced, foolhardy young man
Etymology 3
Noun
jit (uncountable)
- A style of Zimbabwean dance music played with drums and guitar.