built like a brick shithouse

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Etymology

From the figurative extension of the idea that an outhouse is overbuilt if one builds it with bricks.

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Adjective

built like a brick shithouse (not comparable)

  1. (simile, idiomatic, colloquial, vulgar) (Of a man) Having a muscular body, particularly with well-developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:strapping
    • 2012 January 13, Dallas Winston, “UFC 142 RIO: Rousimar Palhares Vs. Mike Massenzio Dissection”, in Bloody Elbow‎:
      With a nickname that aptly translates to "Tree Stump" in Portugese, Palhares is built like a brick shit-house.
  2. (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.
    • 2005 March 18, Hot Azz Sonia, “SONIA'S BUILT LIKE A BRICK SHITHOUSE!”, in alt.sex.phone.ads‎ (Usenet):
      Sonia is a hot young blonde who is built like a brick shithouse! She is stacked and well put together.
  3. (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.

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