shit ton

noun

variants or shit–ton
ˈshit-ˌtən How to pronounce shit ton (audio)
plural shit tons or shit-tons
vulgar slang
: a large amount or quantity

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shit ton was in 1991

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“Shit ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shit%20ton. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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