shit

English

/ʃɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.
  • (countable) An instance of defecation.
  • (uncountable) Rubbish; worthless matter.
  • (uncountable) Stuff, things.
  • (uncountable) (the shit) The best of its kind.
  • (uncountable) Nonsense; bullshit.
  • (countable) A nasty, despicable person, used particularly of men.
  • (uncountable) (in negations) Anything.
  • (uncountable) A problem or difficult situation.
  • (uncountable) A strong rebuke.
  • (uncountable) any recreational drug, usually cannabis.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English schit inherited from Old English sċite (dung) inherited from Proto-Germanic *skīta- derived from Proto-Indo-European *sḱeyd-.

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sḱeyd-

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