SINCE 1828
shit
noun
\ ˈshit
, interjectionally also ˈshē-ət
\
, interjectionally also ˈshē-ət
\
Definition of shit
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
vulgar
: an act of defecation
3 vulgar
a
: nonsense, foolishness, crap
b
: something of little value
c
: trivial and usually boastful or inaccurate talk
d
: stuff
6
vulgar
: a worthless, offensive, or detestable person
7 vulgar
a
—used as an interjection
b
—used as an intensive usually with the
shit
verb
\ ˈshit
\
\
shit
or shat\ ˈshat
\;
shitting
\;
shitting
Definition of shit (Entry 2 of 2)
vulgar
: defecate
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Other Words from shit
Noun
shitty
\ ˈshi-tē
\
adjective,
vulgar
\
adjective,
vulgar
Examples of shit in a Sentence
Noun
Don't give me that shit! Why are you telling me this shit? That movie was total shit. There's always some shit going on.
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More Definitions for shit
shit
noun
English Language Learners Definition of shit
(Entry 1 of 2)
informal
: solid waste that is passed out of the body
: the act of passing solid waste from the body
offensive
: foolish or untrue words or ideas
shit
verb
English Language Learners Definition of shit (Entry 2 of 2)
informal
offensive
: to pass solid waste from the body
US, offensive
: to try to deceive or trick (someone)
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