Definition of shit

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shit    (sht) KEY  Vulgar Slang

VERB:
shit, also shat  (sht) KEY  shit·ting, shits
VERB:
intr.

To defecate.

VERB:
tr.

1. To defecate in.
2. To tease or try to deceive.

NOUN:

1. Excrement.
2. The act or an instance of defecating.
3. shits Diarrhea. Used with the.
4. 1. Something considered disgusting, of poor quality, foolish, or otherwise totally unacceptable.
   2. A mean or contemptible person.
5. A narcotic or intoxicant, such as marijuana or heroin.
6. Things; items.
7. Foolish, deceitful, or boastful language.
8. Insolent talk or behavior.
9. Trouble or difficulty.
10. A small or worthless amount: He doesn't know shit.

INTERJECTION:

Used to express surprise, anger, or extreme displeasure.

PHRASAL VERB:
shit on

To treat with malice or extreme disrespect.

IDIOMS:
get (one's) shit together

To get organized; put one's affairs or possessions in order.

give a shit

To care the least bit.

no shit

1. Used to express disbelief.
2. Used to express contemptuous acknowledgment of the obvious.

shit bricks/a brick

To become extremely worried or frightened.

up shit creek (without a paddle)

In dire circumstances with no hope of help.

when the shit hits the fan

When the situation goes awry; when trouble starts.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English shitten, probably from Old English -sciten (as in besciten, covered with excrement), past participle of *sctan, to defecate; see skei- in Indo-European roots