shoot the shit
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Meaning · English
To chat casually; to gossip.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We didn't do much besides stand around and shoot the shit, but it was fun to see him again.
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 “shoot the shit” mean?
To chat casually; to gossip.
Is “shoot the shit” formal or informal?
shoot the shit is generally slang, vulgar.