shoot the shit

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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Verb

shoot the shit

1. (slang, vulgar) To chat casually; to gossip.

   We didn't do much besides stand around and shoot the shit, but it was fun to see him again.

Synonyms

• shoot the breeze
• chew the fat

Translations

chat casually — see shoot the breeze