built like a brick shithouse
Powerfully, solidly constructed
Built like a brick shithouse describes someone with an impressively solid, powerful physique—typically a man who is muscular and stocky, or a woman who is voluptuous and sturdy.
The image is of something overbuilt for its purpose, since outhouses are usually flimsy wooden structures.
The expression is vulgar but admiring: That linebacker is built like a brick shithouse.
Competitive physique athlete
- rippedTorn or very muscular
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- jackedExtremely muscular, slang
- swoleExtremely muscular, informally
buff · powerlifter · strongman · hulk · shredded · beefy · burly · stocky
Firm matter state
- robustStrong and durable
- durableAble to withstand use
- ruggedTough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
reinforced · fortified · well-built · stout · indestructible · unshakeable · immovable · tank
bodybuilder
Competitive physique athlete
swole · buff · powerlifter · strongman · hulk · shredded · beefy · burly · stocky · thick
solid
Firm matter state
heavy-duty · reinforced · fortified · well-built · stout · indestructible · unshakeable · immovable · tank · rock-solid
built like a brick shithouseunimposing
Not commanding notice
slight · mousy · unremarkable · forgettable · nondescript
built like a brick shithouseflimsy
Weak and easily damaged
rickety · ramshackle · fragile · jerry-built · falling apart
builds, building, buildings, builder, builders, rebuilds, rebuilt, likeness, unlike