1 C1 idiomatic slang
(Vulgar, rare) To ruin or make a complete mess of something.
"He's shitted up every opportunity he's been given."
separable
shit up
C1 slang separable transitive
(Vulgar, rare) To make a mess of something; to ruin or spoil something badly.
In plain English
To completely ruin or mess up something.
What does "shit up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar and not widely standard. Much rarer than 'fuck up' or 'mess up'. Encountered in informal speech in some British regional dialects. Learners should be aware of this expression but should avoid using it.
Words that pair with "shit up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
things plans situation job
How to conjugate "shit up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
shit up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shits up
he/she/it
Past simple
shited up
yesterday
Past participle
shited up
have + pp
-ing form
shiting up
continuous
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