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pit bull terrier

 
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–noun
American Staffordshire terrier.
Also called pit bull.

Origin:
1940–45
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American Staffordshire terrier  
n.  A strong muscular terrier of an American breed with powerful jaws, a broad skull, and short hair, originally developed for dogfighting. Also called pit bull, pit bull terrier, Staffordshire terrier.
pit bull  
n.  

  1. See American Staffordshire terrier.

  2. Slang One who behaves in a markedly aggressive or ruthless manner.

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