sitch

noun

plural sitches
slang
: situation
What's your financial sitch?Jessica Mehalic
"I got this" is a phrase associated with Obama going back to 2008… used to assure nervous aides and fans that he had the sitch under control even at its bleakest.Michael Tomasky

Examples of sitch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If your ex randomly pops up in a dream… This seemingly nightmarish sitch may stem from something small reminding you of them. Women's Health, 7 Apr. 2023 But again, depending on your specific sitch, that could be anything from a demanding job to a new baby to an energy-intensive side hustle. Women's Health, 3 Apr. 2023 Here's the sitch, Scrabble stans. Leanne Italie, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022 Here’s the sitch, Scrabble stans. Leanne Italie, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2022 What’s the sitch? Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022 What's the booze sitch? Megha McSwain, Chron, 23 May 2022 Making that call in that sitch was unfortunate. Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2022 If your loungewear sitch could use a refresh, swing by Alo Yoga for 70% off quality leggings, cute sports bras, matching sets, and more. & Other Stories' holiday sales started early and will end late, running from December 15 through the end of January. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

by shortening and respelling

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sitch was in 1954

Dictionary Entries Near sitch

Cite this Entry

“Sitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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