SHITSTORM

What Does "Shitstorm" Mean?

Why Is There So Much Shit Everywhere?

The word "shit" is used for emphasis and to express emotions such as frustration and surprise. Due to its vulgarity, it has a rebellious nature and an attention-grabbing quality. Unfortunately though, the terms with the word shit are often idiomatic (i.e., not literal translations) and difficult to understand. Here is the term you are looking for:

"Shitstorm" means "A Chaotic or Controversial Situation."

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The term "shitstorm" is a vulgar slang expression used to refer to a situation that's in chaos or marked by a confusing flurry of trouble, controversy, or scandal. "Shitstorm" is often used to describe a situation where many things are going wrong all at once or when there's a lot of public outrage about something. For example:

When they find out what we've done, there's going to be a shitstorm.
The company is dealing with a shitstorm because of that ad.

The term "shit storm" is very informal and crude. It is not suitable for formal or professional contexts. Check out our complete guide to talking shit.

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When I write Shitstorm, I mean this:

"A Chaotic or Controversial Situation"

Summary of Key Points

"A Chaotic or Controversial Situation" is, by far, the most common meaning for Shitstorm when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)