Interjection - Modifier - Noun - Verb
An ancient excremental term that became one of English's most grammatically and emotionally versatile profanities.
Literally feces; figuratively something bad, difficult, false, impressive, valuable, or simply “stuff.”
Descends from very old Germanic vocabulary connected with defecation.
Bodily waste has historically been treated as dirty, private, and socially improper.
Used for frustration, surprise, dismissal, possessions, situations, and emphasis.
bullshit, shithead, shitty, shitshow, no shit, holy shit
A strong profanity, although routine informal usage has weakened its force in many settings.
