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shi

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈʃi// shi Archaic Slang

n. a slang way to say 'stuff' or 'things' without using a swear word. It is a shortened version of a common vulgar word and is used very casually with friends.

n. a slang truncation of 'shit', used as a non-count substitute for 'stuff', 'things', or 'business'. Highly informal and specific to African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and internet slang.


SIMPLE

I have so much shi to do today.

CONTEXTUAL

He was just talking about some random shi that happened at the party last night.

Etymology 1

Clipping of shibire. Coined by Japanese-Canadian geneticist and zoologist David Suzuki, the person who also coined "shibire".

Etymology 2

shit + -h.

Pitfall

I have many shiI have a lot of shiAs a substitute for 'shit' or 'stuff', it is uncountable and cannot be used with 'many'.

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