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shit

shit

248 9.3
Solid waste that people or animals pass from their bodies
  • noun
  • /ʃɪt/
  • Offensive
: mierda
  • I did say when you take a big fat shit at McDonald's.

Like don't deal with shit stains on your bed.

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Examples

  • When camping, it's important to find a private spot to take a shit.

  • I can sometimes literally smell shit on her fingers.

  • For goodness sake, there's shit on the handle.

  • My leg buckled, and I slid in the horse shit under the table.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • You're full of shit.

  • A fat white glob of pigeon shit splatters across the windshield.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • He doesn't like to take a shit when someone is watching him.

  • The dog dug a hole and then took a shit right in the middle of the yard.

Synonyms

shite
vsshit
  • Offensive
905 9.9

A rude word for poop or for something you think is useless

is a vulgar general word mainly for waste and the act rather than exclamation
poop
vsshit
  • NSFW
97 5.1

Solid waste that people or animals pass from their body

is vulgar slang rather than informal or gentle language
doo
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
57 9.3

A childish word for poo that children use when talking about the toilet

is rough vulgar language used by adults, not playful baby talk
feces
vsshit
  • NSFW
48 4.8

Solid waste the body sends out through the anus after food is digested

is vulgar slang, not the neutral medical term for waste
dump
vsshit
  • Offensive
47 8.8

A rude word for when someone poops

is a vulgar word that covers both the act and the waste itself
doo-doo
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
46 8.2

A childish word for poop

is a coarse adult slang, not playful child language
dirt
vsshit
  • Offensive
39 9.6

Human or animal poop, used as a rude word

is a common vulgar term covering both waste and the act
crap
vsshit
  • Offensive
33 9.2

A solid waste left by a person or animal

is a crude slang covering both waste and the act of defecation
turd
vsshit
  • Offensive
31 8.9

A solid piece of poop that comes from the body

is a broader vulgar term covering waste and the act of passing it
poopie
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
7 8.4

A childish word for poop that children use

is a blunt vulgar term, not the gentle child word used with toddlers
doody
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
6 9.0

A childish word for poo

is crude adult slang rather than playful child speech
caca
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
3 9.6

A childish word for poop

is an offensive vulgar word used by adults, not the simple child word
cack
vsshit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

The solid waste people or animals leave when they go to the toilet

is a more blunt vulgar term used for waste or the act
kaka
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
1 9.9

A child's word for poop said when they need the toilet

is strong vulgar slang meant for adult coarse speech, not child talk
poopsie
vsshit
  • Baby Talk
9.9

A childish word for a small poo

is a rough vulgar expression, not an affectionate baby term

Idioms

holy shit
  • Offensive
169 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

full of shit
  • Offensive
97 9.9

A person who lies or says things that are not true

to eat shit
  • Offensive
26 9.9

Tell someone in a rude way to go away or warn they will be badly embarrassed

sure as shit
  • Offensive
24 9.9

You can be certain it is true

19 9.9

To put your life in order and take care of your tasks

shit yeah
  • Offensive
16 9.9

A very excited informal way to say yes

shit for brains
  • Offensive
12 9.9

A very stupid person who people insult

to shit my pants
  • Offensive
10 9.9

To be very scared or surprised in a rude, informal way

said that shit
  • Offensive
10 9.9

A phrase people say to show strong surprise or that they do not believe what someone just said

shit out of luck
  • Offensive
7 9.9

In a situation with no choice and no help to fix a problem

load of shit
  • Offensive
5 9.9

A statement that is completely untrue and makes no sense

1 9.9

To cause trouble by acting badly where you work or live

like stink on shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Sticks very closely and does not come off

1 9.9

Tell someone in a rude way to decide now or stop wasting time

1 9.9

To spoil someone's good mood or stop them enjoying something

1 9.9

To say in rude language that someone does not care at all

1 9.9

Avoid mixing your personal life with your work life because it causes problems

to lose one's shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

To suddenly become very angry or upset in a way you cannot control

1 9.9

To show strong surprise that you do not believe something

1 9.9

People in charge pass problems and blame to lower-level workers

A funny informal way to say yes very clearly and strongly

to know one's shit
  • Offensive
9.9

To have a lot of skill and information about a subject

like shit on toast
  • Offensive
9.9

Something that is very bad and unpleasant

To lose very badly in a fight or contest

9.9

A person who acts as if they are perfect and better than others

To spread bad news or rumors very quickly and be hard to stop

9.9

Someone who acts as if they are perfect and can do no wrong

Compounds

piece of shit
  • Offensive
328 9.9

A person or thing that is very bad and has no value used to insult someone

dog shit
  • Offensive
33 9.5

Poop that a dog leaves on the ground

sack of shit
  • Offensive
20 9.9

Something that is very bad and should be ignored

fucking shit
  • Offensive
16 9.9

A rude phrase people say to show strong anger when things go wrong

hot shit
  • Offensive
15 9.9

A rude word for a person or thing that is very impressive and popular

old shit
  • Offensive
6 9.9

Problems from the past people keep bringing up

shit stain
  • Offensive
5 9.9

A rude word for a lasting mark that hurts someone's reputation

shit box
  • Offensive
4 9.9

A very old, broken car or run-down place

shit-eating grin
  • Offensive
3 9.9

A smug, annoying smile that shows someone is pleased with themselves

diddly-shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A very small amount that is almost nothing

hot shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude person who thinks they are very important and shows it

shit on toast
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A rude way to say food or other things are very bad

shit packer
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who does not do their share and causes problems

shower of shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A sudden strong burst of harsh criticism from many people

rocking horse shit
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Something very silly and not true

shit-stir
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who says or does things that cause arguments and make people angry

9.9

A person who acts very important but is not

shit ass
  • Offensive
9.9

A rude person who treats others badly or unfairly

How Offensive

shit
  • Offensive
248 9.3
crap
  • Offensive
33 9.2
poop
  • NSFW
97 5.1
excrement
  • NSFW
27 6.1
feces
  • NSFW
48 4.8

Surface Forms

shit singular
shits plural

Etymology

Shit comes from an old German word scītan meaning 'to defecate'. So it originally named the solid waste left after going to the toilet.