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Give someone the shits

verb, slang

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Verb
  1. 1
    To annoy or frustrate someone to a great degree. Australia, colloquial, vulgar

    "Can you stop sending me text messages at two in the morning? You're giving me the shits!"

  2. 2
    To creep someone out; to scare someone. vulgar

    "Can you stop perching on the cliff ledge? You're giving me the shits!"

  3. 3
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: cause diarrhea.

    "Can you stop ignoring the health code requirements for commercial kitchens? You're giving everyone the shits!"

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