give a shite
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To care; mind; consider important.
Register: slang, vulgar
Examples
I'd carry a sandwichboard only the girl in the office told me they're full up for the next three weeks, man. God, you've to book ahead, man, you'd think it was for the Carl Rosa. I don't give a shite anyway so long as I get a job, even as a crossing sweeper.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “give a shite” mean?
To care; mind; consider important.
Is “give a shite” formal or informal?
give a shite is generally slang, vulgar.