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Definition of shitty
shitty
/ˈʃɪt.i/
shit · ty
Adverb:shittily
shitty Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
(vulgar slang) Of very poor quality; extremely unpleasant, inferior, or unsatisfactory.
Example
"They decided to leave the concert early because the sound system was so shitty."
2
(vulgar slang) Contemptible, mean, unfair, or spiteful in behavior or attitude.
Example
"Leaving without paying his share of the bill was a really shitty thing to do."
3
(vulgar) Covered or soiled with excrement.
Example
"The farmer hosed down his shitty boots before stepping onto the back porch."
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Because it is a vulgar slang term, it should be avoided in formal, academic, and professional contexts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shitty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shitty