Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in more shit than a werribee duck

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables: in- -more shit than a w-er-ribee -duck
IPA

47

Scrabble Score

27

Letters

6

Syllables

16

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In trouble; suffering great difficulties.

Australian usage; Slang

Example Sentences

"I had $6 in my pocket and I was thirsty too. I was in more shit than a Werribee duck."

Etymology

In reference to the sewage treatment plant near Werribee, Victoria, formerly known as Werribee Farm. See also in deep shit.

Usage

Questions

What does in more shit than a werribee duck mean?: In trouble; suffering great difficulties.
Where does in more shit than a werribee duck come from?: In reference to the sewage treatment plant near Werribee, Victoria, formerly known as Werribee Farm. See also in deep shit.

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