gi

/dʒiː aɪ/
noun
  1. A soldier in the U.S. Army, especially an enlisted soldier.
    • Many GIs returned home after the war to start new lives.
    • The museum had a display of uniforms worn by GIs in World War II.
    • The GI stood at attention during the ceremony.
  2. Gastrointestinal; relating to the stomach and intestines.
    • The doctor ordered a GI test to check for ulcers.
    • She was admitted to the hospital with a GI infection.
    • Probiotics can help improve GI health.
  3. Galvanized iron, a type of metal used for roofing and pipes.
    • The roof was made of corrugated GI, which lasted for decades.
    • They used GI pipes for the plumbing in the old house.
    • The shed was built with GI sheets to withstand the rain.
adjective
  1. Relating to the gastrointestinal tract.
    • She visited a GI specialist for her stomach problems.
    • He has a GI disorder that requires a special diet.
    • The GI symptoms included nausea and bloating.
  2. Relating to or characteristic of a U.S. Army soldier.
    • She bought a pair of GI boots for hiking.
    • The movie showed GI life during basic training.
    • He wore a GI haircut, short and neat.
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