HOLY SHIT

What Does "Holy Shit" Mean?

"Holy shit" is an expression of surprise, astonishment, or disbelief.

The term "holy shit" is an informal and colloquial expression that is used to convey a strong sense of surprise, astonishment, or disbelief. It is an exclamation often uttered when someone is caught off guard or confronted with something unexpected or remarkable.

"Holy shit" can be used to emphasize a wide range of situations, from positive and exciting events to negative and shocking ones. It is a colorful phrase that adds emphasis and intensity to one's reaction. For example:
  • "Holy shit! I just won the lottery!"
  • "Did you see that incredible goal? Holy shit, it was amazing!"
  • "Holy shit! My parents are home!"
"Holy shit" contains a mildly vulgar element and may not be appropriate for all situations or audiences. In order to avoid causing offense, it's advisable to use it judiciously and consider the context and the people you are communicating with.

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meaning of Holy Shit

"Expression of Surprise, Astonishment, or Disbelief"

Summary of Key Points

"Expression of Surprise, Astonishment, or Disbelief" is the most common definition for Holy Shit on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
Holy Shit
Definition:Expression of Surprise, Astonishment, or Disbelief
Type:Word (Slang)
Guessability:guessability level 1

1: Easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
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Example of Holy Shit Used in a Text

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See Also

SHITLOAD (large amount or number of something) SHIT ON (treat poorly or unfairly) SHITPOST (post poor quality content online) SHITSTORM (a chaotic or controversial situation) SHIT YOU NOT (expression of honesty or sincerity) THE SHIT (impressive, excellent, the best) THE SHIT HIT THE FAN (a difficult or controversial situation suddenly caused a lot of trouble ) TOUGH SHIT (expression of lack of sympathy) UP SHIT CREEK (in a troublesome situation or predicament)

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