shit up

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

To mess up; to ruin.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

They just go on shitting up the world and feel no responsibility for their character or anything they do.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To cover or smear with excrement.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “shit up” mean?

To mess up; to ruin.

Is “shit up” formal or informal?

shit up is generally slang, vulgar.