shit sticks

Historically, 'shit sticks' referred to tools for personal hygiene in ancient cultures, but in modern times, it's a vulgar term used metaphorically or literally.

Definition

C2Informal Language

(vulgar, literal)Objects or surfaces that have been soiled with feces.

Example

  • The backyard was a mess, with shit sticks scattered around after the storm.

C2Informal Language

(vulgar, metaphorical)A metaphor for a persistent or troublesome problem that is difficult to resolve.

Example

  • The project's issues were like shit sticks, refusing to go away despite our efforts.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shit sticks":

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