# shi

/ˈʃi/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shi
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. expression of anger

interjection · CEFR C2 · Slang · Vulgar

a word you shout when you are angry, surprised, or make a mistake.

For teachers: an exclamatory apocope of 'shit' used to express sudden frustration, dismay, or surprise.

- Oh shi, I totally forgot to lock the front door.
- Shi, I didn't realize the deadline was midnight tonight.

Teaching tip: This shortened form is often used in digital communication or African American Vernacular English to soften the impact of the full swear word while maintaining the same tone.

## Examples

- I have so much shi to do today.
- He was just talking about some random shi that happened at the party last night.

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