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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!
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| JÓZsua | | YO-zhoo-aw | Hungarian |
| Xanthippe | | ksahn-teep-pe (Ancient Greek), zan-TIP-ee (English) | Ancient Greek |
| Hartwin | | HAHRT-veen (German) | German, Ancient Germanic |
| Paki | | - | Southern African, Xhosa |
| Lugubelenus | | - | Ancient Celtic |
| Chelle | | SHEL | English |