shithouse

Definition

An outhouse, an outbuilding used as a lavatory.

Etymology

From shit + house. Compare Middle Low German schîthûs, German Scheißhaus, Swedish skithus, Icelandic skíthús.

Example Sentences

• "He would rather slop out his Punjabis' shithouses than kiss the arse of some limp-wristed war profiteer in Civvy Street, thank you."
• "You will be less amused when I ask you when you will take your turn cleaning out this shithouse."
• "It immediately caught my attention that the area was a total shithouse. Open C-ration cans, cardboard boxes, discarded socks and underwear, you name it, it was scattered all over the damn place."