dogshit
What does “dogshit” mean in English?
This refers to something of extremely poor quality or rubbish. It can also literally mean dog excrement.
Literally “dog excrement”
It's often used informally to criticize something, similar to calling it 'bullshit.' The tone is usually dismissive or contemptuous.
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crap
2/5 · CoarseIt's a mild way to refer to rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality. Literally, it means excrement.
crappy
2/5 · CoarseIt describes something that is of poor quality or unpleasant. Essentially, it's a way to say something is not good enough.
shitty
3/5 · VulgarIt describes something as very poor, unpleasant, or unfair. It's a straightforward way to express dissatisfaction.
ape shit
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