Shitty: meaning, definitions and examples
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shitty
[ ˈʃɪti ]
slang, informal
The term 'shitty' is commonly used to describe something of poor quality or unpleasantness. It often conveys strong negative feelings or disdain towards a person, situation, or object. The word can also express disappointment or frustration. While it is generally considered vulgar, it is widely used in informal conversations.
Synonyms
awful, bad, crummy, poor, terrible.
Examples of usage
- This movie was really shitty.
- I'm feeling pretty shitty today.
- That was a shitty thing to do.
- The weather has been really shitty lately.
Translations
Translations of the word "shitty" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lixo
🇮🇳 बकवास
🇩🇪 scheiße
🇮🇩 sampah
🇺🇦 смердючий
- поганий
- паршивий
🇵🇱 gówniany
🇯🇵 クソ
🇫🇷 nul
🇪🇸 malo
🇹🇷 berbat
🇰🇷 쓰레기 같은
🇸🇦 تافه
🇨🇿 hnusný
🇸🇰 hnusný
🇨🇳 糟糕的
🇸🇮 slab
🇮🇸 óþolandi
🇰🇿 жаман
🇬🇪 ბრაზილიელი
🇦🇿 bərbad
🇲🇽 malo
Etymology
The word 'shitty' is derived from the noun 'shit', which has its origins in Old English 'scite', meaning excrement. The adjective form emerged in the 19th century. The evolution of the word reflects the vulgarity associated with the term 'shit', which has been considered impolite or coarse in English-speaking cultures. Over time, 'shitty' has expanded beyond its literal meaning related to feces, and now it encapsulates a wider range of negative attributes and experiences. Its usage often conveys a strong emotional response, emphasizing the severity of dissatisfaction or disapproval. As with many slang terms, its acceptability can vary by social context, but it remains prevalent in casual dialogue.