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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A dog of any of various breeds having a muscular body, broad powerful head, and short coat, especially an American pit bull terrier, an American Staffordshire terrier, or a Staffordshire bull terrier.
  • noun Slang One who behaves in a markedly aggressive or ruthless manner.

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  • noun Shortened form of pit bull terrier.
  • noun A person with a reputation for pugnacity.

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