adj
shitless
Shitless (adj) means (vulgar, informal) Extremely frightened, as in "scared shitless.". Example: “The horror film scared him shitless.”
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(vulgar, informal) Extremely frightened, as in "scared shitless."
"The horror film scared him shitless."
How to use shitless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTerrified — nearly always paired with "scared."
Common pairings
scared shitless
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Etymology
From shit plus -less, used almost exclusively in the phrase "scared shitless."
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What does “shitless” mean?
The word “shitless” means (vulgar, informal) Extremely frightened, as in "scared shitless.". In plain terms, terrified — nearly always paired with "scared.".
How do you use “shitless” in a sentence?
Here is “shitless” used in a sentence: “The horror film scared him shitless.”
What part of speech is “shitless”?
“Shitless” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of shitless?
"shitless" (adj) means (vulgar, informal) Extremely frightened, as in "scared shitless.".
