Be the pits

verb

To be extremely bad, the worst.

I think this movie is the pits. I've never seen anything worse.
Visual representation of "be the pits" - To be extremely bad, the worst

Often appears as...

  • this movie is the pits
  • your attitude is the pits

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To be extremely bad, the worst.

I think this movie is the pits. I've never seen anything worse.
Visual representation of "be the pits" - To be extremely bad, the worst

Often appears as...

  • this movie is the pits
  • your attitude is the pits

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be the pits"
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Strong Negativity

Expresses a very negative opinion; it suggests something is the lowest possible quality or worst experience.

Illustration for Strong Negativity
The customer service at that shop is the pits.
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Informal Context

Used in casual conversations among friends or in less formal writing, not in professional or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Skipping that class was the pits; I miss all the important notes.
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Subjectivity

Reflects personal judgment or subjective opinion. What is 'the pits' for one person may be fine for another.

Illustration for Subjectivity
For me, dieting is the pits.
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Strong Negativity

Expresses a very negative opinion; it suggests something is the lowest possible quality or worst experience.

Illustration for Strong Negativity
The customer service at that shop is the pits.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Context

Used in casual conversations among friends or in less formal writing, not in professional or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Skipping that class was the pits; I miss all the important notes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjectivity

Reflects personal judgment or subjective opinion. What is 'the pits' for one person may be fine for another.

Illustration for Subjectivity
For me, dieting is the pits.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Strong Negativity

Expresses a very negative opinion; it suggests something is the lowest possible quality or worst experience.

Illustration for Strong Negativity
The customer service at that shop is the pits.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Context

Used in casual conversations among friends or in less formal writing, not in professional or formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Skipping that class was the pits; I miss all the important notes.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjectivity

Reflects personal judgment or subjective opinion. What is 'the pits' for one person may be fine for another.

Illustration for Subjectivity
For me, dieting is the pits.
Visual representation of the word "Be the pits"

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