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shitty

American  
[shit-ee] / ˈʃɪt i /

adjective

Slang: Vulgar.
shittier, shittiest
  1. inferior or contemptible.

  2. inept or insignificant.

  3. unfortunate or unpleasant.

  4. wretchedly bad; miserable.


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Etymology

Origin of shitty

First recorded in 1940–45; shit + -y 1

Example Sentences

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I’m adding only friends who I’m happy to look shitty in front of.

From The Verge • Jul. 20, 2022

Both of us are under increasing stress from work, we’re both feeling shitty about our pandemic bodies, and there have been a variety of outside stressors, so we know all of that is contributing.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2021

And then if you snoop, you may see something you can’t unsee but that doesn’t technically violate the terms of the relationship—or you might just feel shitty for violating someone’s privacy in vain.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2020

In “Hereditary,” it’s a literal perpetuation of patriarchy; in “Midsommar,” it’s the fecklessness of a shitty boyfriend.

From The New Yorker • Jul. 8, 2019

“Don’t lead Jupiter on, Rae. It’s not fair to her, and it’s really shitty of you. If you’re not into her, you should give her some space. Especially since you have feelings for Courtney.”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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