the shit
Really quite impressive
When something is *the* shit (with the article), it's excellent or superior: This pizza is the shit.
The phrase is enthusiastically positive, unlike plain "shit" as a noun, which is negative.
Compare That movie was shit (terrible) with That movie was the shit (outstanding).
The distinction confuses non-native speakers and amuses native ones.
Causing great wonder
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- incredibleDefying easy belief
outstanding · exceptional · stellar · top-notch · first-rate · elite · unmatched · unrivaled
Having much warmth
- viralSpreading quickly online
- buzzworthyDeserving excited discussion
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
- in-demandWidely wanted, actively pursued
fashionable · cool · hip · happening · must-have · coveted · hyped · poppin
Workplace superior
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- powerhouseSource of great energy
- top dogDominant leader
- kingpinCriminal organization's leader
heavyweight · number one · chief · master · leader · ruler · head honcho · apex
Widely recognized, enduring
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
respected · influential · acclaimed · esteemed · venerated · illustrious · distinguished · eminent
amazing
Causing great wonder
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- fantasticRemarkably good or unreal
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
incredible · outstanding · exceptional · stellar · top-notch · first-rate · elite · unmatched · unrivaled · peerless
hot
Having much warmth
- viralSpreading quickly online
- buzzworthyDeserving excited discussion
- sought-afterMuch wanted by many
in-demand · fashionable · cool · hip · happening · must-have · coveted · hyped · poppin · all the rage
boss
Workplace superior
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- powerhouseSource of great energy
- top dogDominant leader
kingpin · heavyweight · number one · chief · master · leader · ruler · head honcho · apex · cream of the crop
iconic
Widely recognized, enduring
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- celebratedWidely known and praised
renowned · respected · influential · acclaimed · esteemed · venerated · illustrious · distinguished · eminent · prestigious