Like shit

adverb

In a very bad or low quality way.

He played the guitar like shit
Visual representation of "like shit" - In a very bad or low quality way

Often appears as...

  • plays like shit
  • cooks like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

In a very bad condition or state of health.

I look like shit today
Visual representation of "like shit" - In a very bad condition or state of health

Often appears as...

  • looks like shit
  • feels like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

In an inadequate or disappointing manner.

This movie ended like shit
Visual representation of "like shit" - In an inadequate or disappointing manner

Often appears as...

  • written like shit
  • directed like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

In a very bad or low quality way.

He played the guitar like shit
Visual representation of "like shit" - In a very bad or low quality way

Often appears as...

  • plays like shit
  • cooks like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

In a very bad condition or state of health.

I look like shit today
Visual representation of "like shit" - In a very bad condition or state of health

Often appears as...

  • looks like shit
  • feels like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

In an inadequate or disappointing manner.

This movie ended like shit
Visual representation of "like shit" - In an inadequate or disappointing manner

Often appears as...

  • written like shit
  • directed like shit

Usage tips

Vulgar, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "like shit"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Slang

Used among friends or in casual settings, not in formal or polite conversation.

Illustration for Informal Slang
My friend said I played the guitar like shit after the show
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emphasis

Stresses a strong negative opinion about someone's ability or performance.

Illustration for Negative Emphasis
Despite practicing, he swims like shit.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid with Strangers

May be offensive if used with people you're not close with. Best to use more polite terms.

Illustration for Avoid with Strangers
I wouldn't tell a new coworker that they present like shit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Slang

Used among friends or in casual settings, not in formal or polite conversation.

Illustration for Informal Slang
My friend said I played the guitar like shit after the show
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emphasis

Stresses a strong negative opinion about someone's ability or performance.

Illustration for Negative Emphasis
Despite practicing, he swims like shit.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid with Strangers

May be offensive if used with people you're not close with. Best to use more polite terms.

Illustration for Avoid with Strangers
I wouldn't tell a new coworker that they present like shit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Slang

Used among friends or in casual settings, not in formal or polite conversation.

Illustration for Informal Slang
My friend said I played the guitar like shit after the show
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emphasis

Stresses a strong negative opinion about someone's ability or performance.

Illustration for Negative Emphasis
Despite practicing, he swims like shit.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid with Strangers

May be offensive if used with people you're not close with. Best to use more polite terms.

Illustration for Avoid with Strangers
I wouldn't tell a new coworker that they present like shit.
Visual representation of the word "Like shit"

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