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Shitload
01
a very large amount or number of something
Slang
Vulgar
Grammatical Information
What is the origin of the term "shitload" and how is it used?
Shitload is a slang noun that appeared in mid-20th-century English to mean a very large amount of something. It comes from using "shit" as an intensifier, not in a literal sense, but to strongly emphasize quantity. English often does this with crude words to add force or exaggeration. The term is informal and vulgar, commonly used in casual speech to stress how much there is of something, but it's usually avoided in polite, professional, or formal contexts.
Examples
I have a shitload of emails to answer.
