English · Slang Attested

the pits

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Meaning · English

Something miserable or unpleasant.

Where it’s used: Used American English

This whole experience has been the pits.

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 “the pits” mean?

Something miserable or unpleasant.

Is “the pits” formal or informal?

the pits is generally slang.

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