"shithousery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From shithouse + -ery. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shithouse|-ery}} shithouse + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shithousery (uncountable)
  1. The practice of shithousing. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: gamesmanship, dark arts
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