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the shits

/ðə ʃɪts/

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phrase

/ðə ʃɪts/slang
  • ruВульгарное сленговое выражение, обозначающее диарею или, чаще, состояние крайнего раздражения, досады или невезения. Часто используется во фразах вроде 'to have the shits' (страдать диареей) или 'to give someone the shits' (сильно раздражать кого-либо).

A vulgar slang term referring to diarrhea or, more commonly, a state of extreme irritation, annoyance, or bad luck. Often used in phrases like 'to have the shits' (to be suffering from diarrhea) or 'to give someone the shits' (to annoy someone greatly).

  1. slang

    A slang term for diarrhea, a condition of frequent and watery bowel movements.

    ruПонос

    • I can't go to work today, I've got the shits.
    • He caught a stomach bug and now he has the shits.
    • Spicy food always gives me the shits.
  2. Bad mood or irritationslang

    A slang expression meaning to be in a very bad mood or extremely annoyed.

    ruПлохое настроение или раздражение

    • My boss has the shits with me for being late.
    • She's got the shits because her flight was cancelled.
    • Don't talk to him right now, he has the shits.