"for shit" meaning in English

See for shit in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

  1. (slang, vulgar, chiefly in the negative) At all; for toffee. Tags: slang, vulgar
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  2. (slang, vulgar) For nothing; to no purpose. Tags: slang, vulgar
    Sense id: en-for_shit-en-prep_phrase-MMNX2k2O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 48
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          "text": "A revolutionary hack Cecilia called him. They didn’t trust him for shit anymore.",
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          "text": "I filed for full custody of Jason because I didn't trust her for shit to be with him by herself , especially when she started hanging out at the Cocalico Tavern more.",
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          "text": "I'mma interject this train of thought for a minute and tell you right now. This shit with Bryan won't last. When will pop chicks learn that a relationship with your dancer won't last for shit. Mariah should know better after how it went for Britney, Mel B of the Spice girls and Jennifer Lopez. But of course, she doesn't know J.Lo, so her shit doesn't count.",
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