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.