shitcoin

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Meaning · English

A cryptocurrency of little or unclear value.

Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But, against what many people shout about on Reddit, not every altcoin is a "shitcoin."

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 “shitcoin” mean?

A cryptocurrency of little or unclear value.

Is “shitcoin” formal or informal?

shitcoin is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.