Meanings
From the figurative extension of the idea that an outhouse is overbuilt if one builds it with bricks.
How to pronounce "built like a brick shithouse":
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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.
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.
Exceptionally well constructed; strong or tough; overbuilt or overengineered.
Example Sentences
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He's built like a brick shithouse - solid and sturdy.
2
The wrestler was built like a brick shithouse and dominated his opponents.
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She's incredibly strong, built like a brick shithouse.
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The bodybuilder's physique was built like a brick shithouse.
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He lifted the car effortlessly; he's built like a brick shithouse.
