give a shit

== English == === Etymology === From give +‎ a +‎ shit. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɪv ə ˌʃɪt/ Hyphenation: give‧a‧shit === Verb === give a shit (third-person singular simple present gives a shit, present participle giving a shit, simple past gave a shit, past participle given a shit) (vulgar, chiefly in the negative) To care (about something or anything); especially, to care what someone else thinks or does, particularly in relation to what they think or say about the speaker. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:care ==== Usage notes ==== Used primarily in negative or interrogative contexts, as "Do you think I give a shit?"; in other words, this is usually a negative polarity item. Used to express indifference or disregard for the attitudes or acts of others. ==== Translations ====