gi: Meaning and Definition of

gi

1. a lightweight, two-piece, usually white garment worn by barefooted martial-arts participants, consisting of loose-fitting pants and a wraparound jacket with cloth belt.

GI

1. a member or former member of the U.S. armed forces, esp. an enlisted soldier.

1. rigidly adhering to military regulations and practices; regimented; spit-and-polish: a platoon leader who tried to be more GI than anyone else.
2. of a standardized style or type issued by the U.S. armed forces: GI shoes; GI blankets.
3. conforming to the regulations or practices of the U.S. armed forces: Every recruit must get a GI haircut.
4. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a U.S. enlisted person: a typical peacetime GI complaint.

1. to clean in preparation for inspection: to GI the barracks.

1. to follow military regulations and customs closely; shape up: You'd better learn to GI if you want to be promoted.

Gi

1. gilbert; gilberts.

gi.

1. gill; gills.

G.I.

1. galvanized iron.
2. gastrointestinal.
3. general issue.
4. government issue.