holy shit
Expression of astonishment
Holy shit is an exclamation of surprise, shock, or amazement: Holy shit, did you see that?
The phrase combines religious language with vulgarity for emphatic effect, part of a family of similar expressions (holy cow, holy crap, holy fuck).
It registers strong emotion—positive or negative—without literal meaning.
Mildly vulgar but extremely common in casual speech.
Intense sudden wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
incredulity · jaw-dropping · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · aghast · stupefaction · bewilderment · startled
Profane emotional utterance
- curseInvoked harm through words
- swearVow or use profanity
- obscenityIndecent word or act
- vulgarityOffensive coarseness in manner
four-letter word · cuss · taboo · crude · coarse · blue language · potty mouth · salty language
Intensely excessive in force
- extremeFurthest from moderate
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- mind-blowingOverwhelmingly impressive or shocking
- insaneSeverely mentally disturbed
ridiculous · absurd · outrageous · incredible · massive · enormous · epic · wild
astonishment
Intense sudden wonder
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- flabbergastedOverwhelmed with amazement
dumbfounded · incredulity · jaw-dropping · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · aghast · stupefaction · bewilderment · startled · jolt
expletive
Profane emotional utterance
vulgarity · four-letter word · cuss · taboo · crude · coarse · blue language · potty mouth · salty language · NSFW
overwhelming
Intensely excessive in force
- extremeFurthest from moderate
- unbelievableImpossible to accept as true
- mind-blowingOverwhelmingly impressive or shocking
insane · ridiculous · absurd · outrageous · incredible · massive · enormous · epic · wild · crazy
holy shitgoodness gracious
Gentle interjection of surprise
oh my · my word · good heavens · oh dear · my goodness
holy, saint, holiness, sanctity, holiest, holier, shit, hallowing, shitty