"and shit" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others. Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.
and shit
(slang, vulgar, idiomatic, originally, AAVE) Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
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Born ~1990 · 1 year of recorded useSeen in the wild
A bit disappointed to find, over the weekend, a pub which had been previously gay-friendly with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, is now full of Union Jacks (flags, whatever) and a distinctly right-wing feeling about it. An…
Life should be simple and fashionable. Writing novels and shit is a way to gain a living. - John Ashbery, “My Own Best Customer”
today has major friday vibes but at the same time i want to repeatedly bash my head against a brick wall because nothing is going right and i’m gonna fucking cry and scream and shit and piss myself
I like how you think of, like, ideas and shit.
What's the deal with the movie + shit + gives comments? I just saw [this](http://youtube.com/post/UgkxeFrUmL4JKhJWuw382VoU6hOrwXlRjVQa?si=MF_gRjW80T3y_nVq) youtube post about Nolan's Odyssey and the comments are full…
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(slang, vulgar, idiomatic, originally, AAVE) Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
“A bit disappointed to find, over the weekend, a pub which had been previously gay-friendly with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, is now full of Union Jacks (flags, whatever) and a distinctly right-wing feeling about it. And shit beer.”
“Life should be simple and fashionable. Writing novels and shit is a way to gain a living. - John Ashbery, “My Own Best Customer””
“I like how you think of, like, ideas and shit.”
It's this really funky artiste-type hang out. Dark. Very intellectual and shit. I was impressed.
"and shit" is a strong or offensive slang term meaning used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others. Teens often use words like this for shock value or to bond with peers, without fully appreciating who could be hurt by them. The concern is less the word itself and more whether it is aimed at a particular person or group. A short, matter-of-fact conversation about who hears these words and how they land is usually more effective than banning the word outright.
"and shit" is highly informal and vulgar English meaning used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others. It is mainly used in North American English. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "used after one or more listed objects" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake for non-native speakers is to use "and shit" thinking it is neutral; in fact it is rude and can offend, so avoid it in writing or in any professional setting.
“A bit disappointed to find, over the weekend, a pub which had been previously gay-friendly with a nice, relaxed atmosphere, is now full of Union Jacks (flags, whatever) and a distinctly right-wing feeling about it. And shit beer.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Life should be simple and fashionable. Writing novels and shit is a way to gain a living. - John Ashbery, “My Own Best Customer””
— Bluesky· May 2026“today has major friday vibes but at the same time i want to repeatedly bash my head against a brick wall because nothing is going right and i’m gonna fucking cry and scream and shit and piss myself”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I like how you think of, like, ideas and shit.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“What's the deal with the movie + shit + gives comments? I just saw [this](http://youtube.com/post/UgkxeFrUmL4JKhJWuw382VoU6hOrwXlRjVQa?si=MF_gRjW80T3y_nVq) youtube post about Nolan's Odyssey and the comments are full of combinations of movie and shit. Some examples are: "It's a give. Shit me a movie" "I'm a movie, it shits and gives" "A who movie gives its shits" Where does this come from?”
— r/OutOfTheLoop· Mar 2026
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