*In urban slang, this is a very complex & versatile word. It’s intended meaning will depend highly on context in which it’s used. (At times, may be unclear.)
**May potentially be used as a noun, verb, or adjective.
1. Adj. Meaning that something is either very good or very bad.
1a.) When preceded by the words ‘the, that, this’ etc., (“the shit”) this phrase indicates the subject being referred to should be regarded as really good or desirable. (Interchangeable with “the bomb.” )
1b.) When used as a stand alone description word or to articulate an opinion, without the preceding words ‘the, that, this’ etc. this indicates the subject to be of poor quality, considered to be bad, indifferent or undesirable. (Also “crap” or “blah”)
2.) Noun or Verb. Used as a response of indifference. As if to say ‘nothing’ or ‘nothing important.’
3.) Used as a proclamation of emotion. May be positive or negative, indicated by context & infection of voice.
**This is only an example of some of the ways this word has been adapted to mean many many things, and most likely has many other entries/examples that could also be included.
**May potentially be used as a noun, verb, or adjective.
1. Adj. Meaning that something is either very good or very bad.
1a.) When preceded by the words ‘the, that, this’ etc., (“the shit”) this phrase indicates the subject being referred to should be regarded as really good or desirable. (Interchangeable with “the bomb.” )
1b.) When used as a stand alone description word or to articulate an opinion, without the preceding words ‘the, that, this’ etc. this indicates the subject to be of poor quality, considered to be bad, indifferent or undesirable. (Also “crap” or “blah”)
2.) Noun or Verb. Used as a response of indifference. As if to say ‘nothing’ or ‘nothing important.’
3.) Used as a proclamation of emotion. May be positive or negative, indicated by context & infection of voice.
**This is only an example of some of the ways this word has been adapted to mean many many things, and most likely has many other entries/examples that could also be included.
1a.) “This sandwich is THE SHIT!” (I really like it or it’s really good. )
1b.) “Man, that game was SHIT!” (I didn’t like it, it was no good, of low quality.)
2.) Friend asks
“What are you doing tonight?”
You respond with
“ shit.”
*This indicates you’re doing nothing, you don’t have plans or you’ll be doing nothing of importance. Generally may be followed up with, “why, what’s up?” - as in, I’m not doing anything important (if there’s something better available ) why? What do you have in mind or what’s going on?
3.) “SHIT!” - shouted when someone recalls something important they forgot to do. As in, oh no! Or replaceable with “damn!”
“Oh shit.” In a manor or sympathetic response to a story. Illustrating the listeners empathy, opinion or acknowledgement.
“Shhiiit” As if to say ‘I don’t believe that’ or ‘I don’t agree.’ Or even ‘I’m surprised (subject) wasn’t worse/different/more’ etc.
1b.) “Man, that game was SHIT!” (I didn’t like it, it was no good, of low quality.)
2.) Friend asks
“What are you doing tonight?”
You respond with
“ shit.”
*This indicates you’re doing nothing, you don’t have plans or you’ll be doing nothing of importance. Generally may be followed up with, “why, what’s up?” - as in, I’m not doing anything important (if there’s something better available ) why? What do you have in mind or what’s going on?
3.) “SHIT!” - shouted when someone recalls something important they forgot to do. As in, oh no! Or replaceable with “damn!”
“Oh shit.” In a manor or sympathetic response to a story. Illustrating the listeners empathy, opinion or acknowledgement.
“Shhiiit” As if to say ‘I don’t believe that’ or ‘I don’t agree.’ Or even ‘I’m surprised (subject) wasn’t worse/different/more’ etc.
by iDraw&Stuff December 28, 2021
Shit = Tottenham Hotspur
by Mymumwashesdishesforaliving1 January 09, 2022
caca brown that comes out of the anus. also known as a loser or tool. shit monsters are also very common.
by crap poop October 31, 2009
by uuuooooonooooooomie April 19, 2018