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shithouse

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈʃɪtˌhaʊs

Definitions

  1. An outhouse, an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
  2. A coward; one who is overly fearful or timid.
  3. A filthy place.

Equivalents

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Polskisracz

Examples

“He would rather slop out his Punjabis' shithouses than kiss the arse of some limp-wristed war profiteer in Civvy Street, thank⟳ you.”
“You will be less amused when I ask⟳ you when you will take⟳ your turn⟳ cleaning out this shithouse.”
“It immediately caught my attention that the area was a total shithouse. Open⟳ C-ration cans, cardboard boxes, discarded socks and underwear, you name⟳ it, it was scattered all over the damn place⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
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