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