Talking Shit

Words & Phrases About or Inspired by Shit

The word "shit" is a slang synonym of "feces" or "defecate." In everyday language, including on social media, in text messaging, and in chat forums, "shit" typically means "bad," "disappointing," "nonsense," or "unpleasant." However, "shit" is a much more versatile term than it may at first appear and is often employed to express a wide range of emotions, add emphasis, or convey a sense of informality.

Here is an extensive list of ways in which the word "shit" is used in slang. (If you know a term that we have missed, or you think this list is a load of "shit," please tell us using this form.)

A point with regard to grammar relating to this versatile term: It's the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit!

Shit Term	Meaning
Apeshit	State of Extreme Anger, Excitement, or Agitation
As Shit	Expression of Intensity or Emphasis
Batshit	Irrational, Crazy, or Mentally Unstable
Bullshit	False, Deceptive, Exaggerated, or Nonsensical
Chickenshit	Cowardly, Timid, or Unimportant
Crazy Shit	Extremely Unusual, Bizarre, or Unexpected
Deep Shit	Extremely Difficult, Problematic, or Serious Situation
Dipshit	Foolish, Idiotic, or Incompetent Person
Dogshit	Poor Quality, Worthless, or Disappointing
Feel Like 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
Hot Shit	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
Ratshit	Extremely Bad, Unpleasant, or Worthless
Shit Bricks	Feel Fear, Anxiety, Surprise, or Shock
Shithead	Stupid, Incompetent, or Detestable Person
Shit Hot	Exceptionally Good, Impressive, or Excellent
Shitload	Large Amount or Number of Something
Shit On	Treat Poorly or Unfairly
Shitpost	Post Poor Quality Content Online
Shitstorm	A Chaotic or Controversial Situation
Shit You Not	Expression of Honesty or Sincerity
The Shit	Impressive, Excellent, The Best
The Shit Hit The Fan	A Difficult or Controversial Situation Suddenly Suddenly Caused a Lot of Trouble
Tough Shit	Expression of Lack of Sympathy
Up Shit Creek	In a Troublesome Situation or Predicament