shitless
Scared beyond measure
Shitless is a vulgar intensifier appearing almost exclusively in two phrases: scared shitless and bored shitless.
The image is of fear or tedium so extreme it empties the bowels.
The word has no independent use outside these fixed expressions.
fear
Extremely frightened
- petrifiedSolidified or fear-paralyzed
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
- horrifiedIntensely shocked, disgusted
panic-stricken · terror-stricken · frozen · paralyzed · aghast · trembling · shaking · quaking
intensifier
To an intense degree
- utterlyTo the fullest extent
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- completelyTo the fullest extent
- totallyTo the full extent
thoroughly · wholly · entirely · genuinely · truly · deeply · profoundly · seriously
terrified
Extremely frightened
- petrifiedSolidified or fear-paralyzed
- scaredFeeling fear or alarm
- frightenedExperiencing sudden fear
horrified · panic-stricken · terror-stricken · frozen · paralyzed · aghast · trembling · shaking · quaking · cowering
extremely
To an intense degree
- utterlyTo the fullest extent
- absolutelyCompletely, without exception
- completelyTo the fullest extent
totally · thoroughly · wholly · entirely · genuinely · truly · deeply · profoundly · seriously · really