pile of shame

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Meaning · English

A collection of models a hobbyist neglects to build and/or paint, usually building up over time.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pile of shame” mean?

A collection of models a hobbyist neglects to build and/or paint, usually building up over time.

Is “pile of shame” formal or informal?

pile of shame is generally slang.