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\ 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
\; shittingDefinition of shit (Entry 2 of 2)
vulgar : defecate
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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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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
verbEnglish 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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