How to Pronounce "built like a brick shithouse"
expression
BILT-like-uh-BRIK-SHIT-hows
BILT-like-ai-BRIK-SHIT-hows
Definition
A vulgar, humorous way to say that someone (often a man) is very strong, muscular, and solidly built.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫt/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪk/ /ˈʃɪtˌhaʊs
British English
bˈɪlt/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɪk/ /ˈʃɪthaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BILT-like-uh-BRIK-SHIT-hows
UK
BILT-like-ai-BRIK-SHIT-hows
Listen in Context
He's built like a brick shithouse—nobody messes with him at the gym.
Mark is built like a brick shithouse after years of lifting weights.
Everyone says our coach is built like a brick shithouse.
Don't underestimate her—she's built like a brick shithouse and can outlift most guys here.