1 B2 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar British slang) To back out of something because of fear or cowardice.
"He said he'd do the bungee jump, but he shit out at the last second."
inseparable
shit out
B2 slang inseparable intransitive
(Vulgar) To suddenly lose one's nerve and back out of something due to fear or cowardice.
In plain English
To suddenly get too scared to do something and give up at the last minute.
What does "shit out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar British English, primarily used among young people. Closely parallels 'chicken out' in meaning but with a more offensive tone. Not appropriate in formal settings. The expression 'shit out of it' is a common variant.
Words that pair with "shit out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
challenge fight dare jump confrontation commitment
How to conjugate "shit out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shit out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shits out
he/she/it
Past simple
shited out
yesterday
Past participle
shited out
have + pp
-ing form
shiting out
continuous
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