shitlessly
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Meaning · English
In a state of sheer terror.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Tell the truth: you were as shitlessly scared as us.
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 “shitlessly” mean?
In a state of sheer terror.
Is “shitlessly” formal or informal?
shitlessly is generally slang, vulgar.