noun

shitstorm

Shitstorm (noun) means (vulgar, informal) A chaotic, unpleasant situation, often involving public backlash. Example: “The company faced a shitstorm after the leaked memo.”

noun

(vulgar, informal) A chaotic, unpleasant situation, often involving public backlash.

"The company faced a shitstorm after the leaked memo."

How to use shitstorm

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrude slang for a messy, out-of-control controversy.

Common pairings

cause a shitstorm social media shitstorm

Word forms

shitstorms plural

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Etymology

A compound of shit and storm.

Frequently asked questions

What does “shitstorm” mean?

The word “shitstorm” means (vulgar, informal) A chaotic, unpleasant situation, often involving public backlash. In plain terms, crude slang for a messy, out-of-control controversy.

How do you use “shitstorm” in a sentence?

Here is “shitstorm” used in a sentence: “The company faced a shitstorm after the leaked memo.”

What part of speech is “shitstorm”?

“Shitstorm” is a noun.

What is the meaning of shitstorm?

"shitstorm" (noun) means (vulgar, informal) A chaotic, unpleasant situation, often involving public backlash.