shit: Meaning and Definition of

shit

Pronunciation: (shit), [key]
— n., v., interj. shit shat, shit•ting,
—n.
  1. excrement; feces.
  2. an act of defecating; evacuation.
  3. diarrhea.
  4. pretense, lies, exaggeration, or nonsense.
  5. something inferior or worthless.
  6. a selfish, mean, or otherwise contemptible person.
  7. narcotic drugs, esp. heroin or marijuana.
  8. possessions, equipment, mementos, etc.; stuff.
  9. to care; be concerned.
  10. in a desperate or hopeless situation; in serious trouble.
—v.i.
  1. to defecate.
—v.t.
  1. to exaggerate or lie to.
—interj.
  1. (used to express disgust, disappointment, frustration, contempt, or the like).
  2. (used to express amazement, incredulity, or derision).
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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