English Explanatory Dictionary

shithouse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outhouse, an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
  2. A coward; one who is overly fearful or timid.
  3. A filthy place.
adj
  1. Of poor quality.
verb
  1. To engage in persistent unsporting behaviour or gamesmanship; to play in a cynical, ugly manner; to cheat without being punished.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɪtˌhaʊs/ en-au-shithouse.ogg

Word forms

shithouse shithouses shithousing shithoused

Etymology

From shit + house. Compare Middle Low German schîthûs, German Scheißhaus, Swedish skithus, Icelandic skíthús.

Synonyms

craphouse shitter shouse boghouse bathroom latrine necessarium toilet toilet room urinal water closet WC cloaca closet jacques kocay siege cludgie neddy netty shield six facilities ladies and gentlemen lavatory lavabo necessary necessary room office office of ease place potty privy small room smallest room throne room cottage geography House of Lords khazi usual offices restroom teahouse tearoom washroom comfort room CR closet of decency closet of ease house of office necessary place purging place vault withdraught wardrobe urination station bog carsey crapper karzy

Derived words

bang like a shithouse door brick shithouse built like a brick shithouse crazier than a shithouse rat crazy as a shithouse rat shouse s'house shithousery
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