give a shite



give a shite

rude slang To care. Typically used in the negative as a dismissive phrase showing one's annoyance or lack of interest. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. I don't give a shite about how late your friends are allowed to stay out—you need to be home by 10 PM. I used to care about what those fools say, but I just don't give a shite anymore!
See also: give, shite

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JÓZsuaYO-zhoo-awHungarian
Xanthippeksahn-teep-pe (Ancient Greek), zan-TIP-ee (English)Ancient Greek
HartwinHAHRT-veen (German)German, Ancient Germanic
Paki-Southern African, Xhosa
Lugubelenus-Ancient Celtic
ChelleSHELEnglish