How to Pronounce "scared shitless"
expression
ˈskɛɹd/ /ˈʃɪtləs
SCAIRD SHIT-luss
skˈeəd/ /ˈʃɪtləs
SKAIRD SHIT-luss
Definition
Extremely frightened; so scared that you feel paralyzed or can hardly think clearly. This is a vulgar and informal phrase.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskɛɹd/ /ˈʃɪtləs
British English
skˈeəd/ /ˈʃɪtləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SCAIRD SHIT-luss
UK
SKAIRD SHIT-luss
Listen in Context
I was scared shitless during the thunderstorm last night.
She gets scared shitless watching horror movies.
The dog was scared shitless by the fireworks.
Honestly, I was scared shitless when I heard footsteps behind me.