built like a brick shithouse

English

Adjective

built like a brick shithouse ‎(not comparable)

1. (Australia, Canada, Britain, US, simile, idiomatic, colloquial, mildly vulgar) (of a man) Having a muscular body, particularly with well developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.
   • 2012 January 13, Dallas Winston, “UFC 142 RIO: Rousimar Palhares Vs. Mike Massenzio Dissection”, in Bloody Elbow^[1]:

     With a nickname that aptly translates to "Tree Stump" in Portugese, Palhares is built like a brick shit-house.

2. (Canada, US, simile, idiomatic, colloquial, somewhat vulgar) (of a woman) Having an athletic or muscular body; often implying also having large breasts and/or an attractive body. "Over built" for the purpose. More effectively, or handsomely built than is strictly necessary.
   • 2005 March 18, Hot Azz Sonia, “SONIA'S BUILT LIKE A BRICK SHITHOUSE!”, in alt.sex.phone.ads, Usenet^[2]:

     Sonia is a hot young blonde who is built like a brick shithouse!  She is stacked and well put together.

3. (Australia, Canada, US, simile, colloquial, mildly vulgar) (of an object) Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough.

Usage notes

• Generally used in reference to a person, but may also be used to describe cars, boats, buildings, etc.