1 B2 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar) To treat someone with deep contempt, cruelty, or disrespect.
"The new manager shits on everyone below him and takes credit for all their work."
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shit on
B2 slang inseparable transitive
(Vulgar) To treat someone with extreme disrespect, contempt, or cruelty; to behave very badly toward someone.
In plain English
To treat someone really badly and show you have no respect for them at all.
What does "shit on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar) To speak very disparagingly or negatively about something, completely dismissing it.
"Why do you always have to shit on every plan I come up with?"
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To defecate on something or someone — the figurative sense extends this into showing utter contempt.
Actually means
To treat someone really badly and show you have no respect for them at all.
Usage tip
Vulgar but widely understood in English-speaking countries. Used to describe treating a person, group, or idea with deep contempt or cruelty. Also used literally. In figurative use, always carries a strongly negative, offensive tone. Not suitable for formal or professional settings.
Words that pair with "shit on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
people workers idea plans reputation memory
How to conjugate "shit on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shit on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shits on
he/she/it
Past simple
shited on
yesterday
Past participle
shited on
have + pp
-ing form
shiting on
continuous
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