shitwhistle

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Meaning · English

A contemptible person.

Register: humorous, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Our so-called "president" is such a sleazy shitwhistle.

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 “shitwhistle” mean?

A contemptible person.

Is “shitwhistle” formal or informal?

shitwhistle is generally humorous, slang, vulgar.