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dipshit

DIHP-shiht

Dipshit (noun) means (vulgar, slang) A stupid or contemptible person. Example: “Don't be such a dipshit, watch where you're driving.”

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(vulgar, slang) A stupid or contemptible person.
"Don't be such a dipshit, watch where you're driving."

How to use dipshit

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crude insult for someone acting foolishly.

When to use it

Vulgar slang — avoid in formal or professional contexts.

Word forms

dipshits plural

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Etymology

A blend of "dip" (a foolish person) and "shit," first recorded around the 1960s.

· First attested 1960

Class of 1960 dipshit joined the language around 1960.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “dipshit” mean?

The word “dipshit” means (vulgar, slang) A stupid or contemptible person. In plain terms, a crude insult for someone acting foolishly.

How do you pronounce “dipshit”?

“Dipshit” is pronounced DIHP-shiht (/ˈdɪpʃɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “dipshit” in a sentence?

Here is “dipshit” used in a sentence: “Don't be such a dipshit, watch where you're driving.”

What part of speech is “dipshit”?

“Dipshit” is a noun.

Where does the word “dipshit” come from?

The word “dipshit” dates back to around 1960. A blend of "dip" (a foolish person) and "shit," first recorded around the 1960s.

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