Phrase guide

shit end of the stick

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of short end of the stick.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: vulgar

Examples

  • The supplier had four pallets and five vendors placed orders. Guess we're the getting the shit end of the stick again!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: short end of the stick

Antonyms: none provided

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