built like a brick shithouse

== English == === Etymology === From the figurative extension of the idea that an outhouse is overbuilt if one builds it with bricks. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === built like a brick shithouse (not comparable) (simile, idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) Of a man, having a muscular body, particularly with well-developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals. Synonyms: built like a brick outhouse, built like a brick shipyard; see also Thesaurus:strapping (US, Canada, simile, idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) Of a woman, having an athletic or muscular body; often implying also having large breasts or an attractive body. (simile, colloquial, vulgar) (Of an object) Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough; overbuilt or overengineered. ==== Usage notes ==== Generally used in reference to a person, but may also be used to describe cars, boats, buildings, etc. Of a man, also implies a generally large, robust and solid physique, if perhaps rotund. Of a woman, implies overbuilt for the purpose, more effectively, or handsomely built than is strictly necessary. === Anagrams === built like a shit brickhouse