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Definition of shitlist

shitlist

/ˈʃɪt.lɪst/
shit · list
Plural:shitlists
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Past Simple:shitlisted
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Past Participle:shitlisted
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Present Participle:shitlisting
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shitlist Lexical Profile

shitlist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A mostly figurative list of people who are strongly disliked, out of favor, or targeted for reprisal (vulgar slang).

Example

"After missing the project deadline twice, he knew he had landed firmly on the manager's shitlist."

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• verb

1

To place someone on a list of people who are strongly disliked, distrusted, or excluded from favor (vulgar slang).

Example

"The studio decided to shitlist the director after his erratic behavior on set cost them millions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because this term contains a vulgarity, it is restricted to informal, colloquial speech and should be avoided in professional or polite contexts.

• Nearby Words

shithole
shithouse
shitless
shitlist
shitload
shitpost
shitshow

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shitlist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shitlist
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