shitcan

English

noun
Definitions
  • (vulgar) A receptacle for holding excrement, especially the removable can on a latrine.
  • (vulgar) A garbage can or wastepaper basket.
  • (vulgar) A shoddy vehicle.

Etymology

Compound from English shit + English can (cylindrical metallic container, from use to polish cans and other metal objects, more less cylindrical metal container).

Origin

English

can

Gloss

cylindrical metallic container, from use to polish cans and other metal objects, more less cylindrical metal container

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