Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

for shits and giggles

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: for shit-s and gig-gles
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

3

Syllables

13

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

For no particular reason, just because it is fun or entertaining; or to relieve boredom.

Etymology

Possibly from the act of shitting (i.e. nonsensical acts or farting) and then giggling as a result of it.

Inflected Forms

for shits and grins (alternative)

Phrases

for kicks kicks and giggles shits and giggles

Frequently Paired Words

for kicks kicks and giggles shits and giggles

Synonyms

for grins for the heck of it for the lulz

Questions

What does for shits and giggles mean?: For no particular reason, just because it is fun or entertaining; or to relieve boredom.
Where does for shits and giggles come from?: Possibly from the act of shitting (i.e. nonsensical acts or farting) and then giggling as a result of it.

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