like shit
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Meaning · English
Very badly.
⚠ Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
to hurt like shit
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).
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Common questions
What does “like shit” mean?
Very badly.
Is “like shit” formal or informal?
like shit is generally slang, vulgar.
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