"git gud" meaning in English

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Verb

Rhymes: -ʊd Etymology: Deliberate misspelling of get good; see get (“to become”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|get}} get, {{m|en|good}} good, {{m|en|get||to become}} get (“to become”) Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} git gud
  1. (Internet slang) To improve; to develop the necessary skill or expertise. Tags: Internet Related terms: skill issue
    Sense id: en-git_gud-en-verb-Ml6V8kwA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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