Situ

name, noun, slang

name, noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Only used in in situ.
  2. 2
    Only used in ex situ. rare
  3. 3
    Clipping of situation. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal

    "“Shit.” Jayavickrama pinched the bridge of his nose, squeezing his eyes shut. “What’s the situ there?”"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Example

More examples

"Had the commander remained in situ, he would have been considered for the position."

Etymology

From Mandarin 司徒 (Sītú).

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