shit
verb · noun · adjective
Simple meaning
To defecate on.
Pronunciation
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shitIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃɪt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitivereflexiveliterally
To defecate on; to soil through defecating.
intransitiveliterally
To defecate.
transitive
To fool or try to fool someone; to be deceitful.
transitiveAustraliaNew ZealandUKIreland
To annoy.
noun
countableinformalcolloquialliterally
The act of shitting.
uncountablecolloquial
Rubbish; worthless matter.
countablecolloquial
A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.
countablecolloquial
The smallest amount of concern or consideration.
uncountablecolloquialin negations
Anything.
uncountableslang
Anything exceptional or remarkable.
adjective
Of poor quality; worthless.
Nasty; despicable.
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