Gi

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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to the stomach and intestines: Used in the medical term "gastrointestinal."
  2. Noun:
    • A unit of magnetomotive force: A technical unit in physics equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.
    • A soldier in the US Army: An informal term for a US soldier, especially one enlisted in the Army.
  3. Verb:
    • To clean something thoroughly, especially in a military context: To clean an area or equipment rigorously in preparation for an inspection.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The patient was treated for a GI infection.
  • Noun (Physics):
    • The magnet required a force of ten gi to operate.
  • Noun (Soldier):
    • The young GI wrote a letter home from the base.
  • Verb:
    • The platoon had to GI the entire kitchen before the general's visit.
Advanced Usage
  • "GI Joe": A common nickname for a US soldier. It is also a famous brand of military action figures.
    • His grandfather was a GI Joe who fought in Europe.
  • "GI Bill": A US law that provides educational and other benefits for veterans.
    • He went to college using the GI Bill.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gastrointestinal (adj): The full medical term, meaning of or relating to the stomach and intestines.
    • She specializes in gastrointestinal diseases.
  • GI'd (verb, past tense): The past tense and participle form of the verb 'to GI'.
    • We GI'd the barracks all morning.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (Medical): Abdominal, enteric.
  • Noun (Soldier): Soldier, trooper, enlisted man/woman.
  • Verb: Scrub, clean, polish.
Related Phrases
  • GI can: Military slang for a trash can.
  • GI party: Military slang for a thorough, group cleaning session.
    • We have a GI party scheduled for Saturday.
Adjective
  1. of or relating to the stomach and intestines
    • a gastrointestinal disorder
Noun
  1. a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
Verb
  1. clean in preparation for inspection
    • the soldiers GIed the barracks