talk shit
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Talk shit, get hit.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To speak nonsense or to lie.
Register: slang, vulgar
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “talk shit” mean?
To untruthfully speak of another in a belittling, deprecative, slighting manner, either in person or in absentia.
Is “talk shit” formal or informal?
talk shit is generally slang, vulgar.