adj Common

shitty

SHIH-tee

Shitty (adj) means (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality. Example: “It's been a shitty week at work.”

adj

(vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.

"It's been a shitty week at work."

"The hotel room was small and shitty."

(vulgar, slang) Drunk or under the influence of drugs.

"He got shitty at the party and had to be driven home."

How to use shitty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrude slang for "bad" or "unpleasant," or (in some dialects) "drunk."

When to use it

Vulgar; common in casual speech but not formal writing.

Common pairings

shitty day feel shitty

Word forms

shittier comparative, shitties plural, shittiest superlative

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Etymology

From shit plus the adjective suffix -y.

Rhymes for shitty

kitty witty ditty titty bitty gritty chitty Smitty

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shitty” mean?

The word “shitty” means (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality. In plain terms, crude slang for "bad" or "unpleasant," or (in some dialects) "drunk.".

How do you pronounce “shitty”?

“Shitty” is pronounced SHIH-tee (/ˈʃɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “shitty” in a sentence?

Here is “shitty” used in a sentence: “It's been a shitty week at work.”

What part of speech is “shitty”?

“Shitty” is an adjective.

Is “shitty” a common word?

“Shitty” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “shitty” have?

“Shitty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (vulgar, informal) Very bad, unpleasant, or of poor quality.