Shitty Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈʃɪˌti/

SHI-dee

UK

/ʃˈɪti/

SHI-tee

Definition

A very informal and rude adjective meaning very bad, unpleasant, low-quality, or unfair. People use it to express strong annoyance, disappointment, or anger.

Usage & Nuances

Very rude and common in spoken English, especially in complaints: 'a shitty day', 'shitty service', 'feel shitty'. It can describe things, situations, treatment, or mood. Avoid it in formal settings, work, school writing, or with people you do not know well.

• Spanish: de mierda - pésimo
• Portuguese (BR): de merda - péssimo
• Portuguese (PT): de merda - péssimo
• Chinese (Simplified): 糟透的 - 烂透的
• Chinese (Traditional): 糟透的 - 爛透的
• Hindi: बेहद खराब - घटिया
• Arabic: سيّئ جدًا - مقرف
• Bengali: বাজে - নিকৃষ্ট (অপমানজনক)
• Russian: дерьмовый - паршивый
• Japanese: クソみたいな - 最悪の
• Vietnamese: tệ hại - dở tệ
• Korean: 형편없는 - 엉망인
• Turkish: berbat - rezil
• Urdu: گھٹیا - خراب
• Indonesian: jeleknya - buruk sekali

Example Sentences

We had shitty weather all weekend.

basic

This is a shitty phone charger.

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I feel shitty today.

basic

He gave me a shitty excuse and expected me to believe it.

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Sorry you had such a shitty day.

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It was a shitty thing to say to her.

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