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Texas Slang
Pit (fruit)
Used when discussing the structure of stone fruits in cooking.
Literal Meaning
The hard seed contained within a fruit
Actual Meaning
Hard seed inside fruit like peaches, cherries
Examples in Context

I picked a peach from the tree, but I got a pit stuck in my teeth.

Make sure to remove the pit from the avocado before you mash it.

The cherry had a nice flavor, but I wasn't expecting the pit inside.

Helpful Tips
  • 1If someone mentions a 'pit,' they may be discussing how to prepare a fruit or warning someone to be careful when eating it.
  • 2Understanding this phrase can help you follow conversations about food, especially in Southern cooking where the texture and preparation of fruits matter.
  • 3In Texas, when people refer to the 'pit' of a fruit, they are usually talking about the hard seed in fruits like peaches, cherries, and avocados.
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