Define Gist Meaning

Noun.
The general meaning of something. To "get the gist" means to understand something, but not to be expert in it.

The gist is in fact the nub, to get the gist is to get the general nub and be all and end of all of the point.

The feeling you get in your pants when a cute teacher walks by, or your gym coach tells you to hit the showers early.

A quick one off the wrist. Derived from a combination of jism and wrist. Not related to fisting.

Another word for gossip. To give you the gist of a situation that is gossip worthy.

Often response to gist is to "gist me".

Origin of this is Nigeria but its used in London lingo

An un-in-depth explanation or short detailed explanation for any circumstances or happenings that may have occurred!

Reason of an action

The act of learning enough about a subject to be dangerous in conversation or writing. Those who are adept at gisting can participate in conversations with subject experts without getting lost along the way. Anyone who prides themselves on knowing a little about a lot, knowing enough to be dangerous, or being considered a quick study is probably good at gisting.

A holiday celebrated on the eleventh of every month in honor of Gabriel Saporta. To celebrate Gist Day you simply wear a purple or red hoodie.

a phrase typically used by a teacher when he/she gives a completely irrelevant example and expects students to understand