Shit Bricks

What Does "Shit Bricks" Mean?

"Shit Bricks" means "Feel Fear, Anxiety, Surprise, or Shock."

The phrase "shit bricks" is a colloquial and somewhat vulgar idiom used in English. It's typically used to describe a strong emotional reaction, usually fear, anxiety, surprise, or shock. For example:
  • When the doctor said that I might die because I accidentally consumed clay, I absolutely shit bricks.
  • The England soccer players shit bricks when they have to take a penalty shootout.
"Shit bricks" is informal, and crude. It is considered inappropriate in many contexts. It's important to be aware of your audience and the situation when deciding whether or not to use idioms like this one.

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meaning of Shit Bricks

"Feel Fear, Anxiety, Surprise, or Shock"

Summary of Key Points

"Feel Fear, Anxiety, Surprise, or Shock" is the most common definition for Shit Bricks on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Shit Bricks
Definition:Feel Fear, Anxiety, Surprise, or Shock
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of Shit Bricks Used in a Text

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See Also

DOGSHIT (poor quality, worthless, or disappointing) FEEL SHIT (feel bad, unwell, or miserable) GIVE A SHIT (expression of concern or lack of interest) GOOD SHIT (high quality or excellent) HOLY SHIT (expression of surprise, astonishment, or disbelief) HORSESHIT (untrue, deceptive, or without merit) HOTSHIT (impressive, exceptional, or highly skilled) JACK SHIT (nothing or anything at all) NO SHIT (acknowledgment of an obvious statement) PIECE OF SHIT (utterly contemptible or worthless)

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