SHITHOUSE

Etymology

Noun

shithouse (plural shithouses)

(vulgar, informal) An outhouse, an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

(UK, vulgar, pejorative, slang) A coward: one who is overly fearful or timid.

Synonyms

• (outhouse): craphouse, shitter; shouse (Australian); boghouse (UK); see also bathroom

• (pejorative slang for coward): See coward

Hypernyms

• house

Adjective

shithouse (not comparable)

(UK, Australia & New Zealand, vulgar slang) Of poor quality.

Synonyms

• shitty (US)

Source: Wiktionary



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