The meaning of the word “Shitjig” and its origin

Introduction

Language is not static and with the development of the internet and other social networks there appear new words and phrases faster than ever. One of those terms that appeared relatively recently is “shitjig” In this article, I will try to explain the meaning of this term, its history, and consequences of using it in the context of internet slang.

What is “Shitjig”?

‘Shitjig’ is a term that has been derived from the internet, especially from the online forums and social networks where such informal and in many cases – vulgar language is used. As far as the meaning of the term is concerned, it is perhaps possible to give it a more precise definition depending on the context, but in a general sense, the use of “shitjig” is to describe a situation and it is typically used to describe a situation that is hilarious or absurd or both. The term can be used to refer to an event, a person or even a situation that is not well organized and is rather disordered.

Origins of “Shitjig”

Unfortunately, the history of the “shitjig” is not entirely clear, which is true for many Internet slang terms. However, it appears to be a combination of two words: The terms are as raw as “shit” and “jig.

“Shit”: When used in slang, the word “shit” is used to mean something bad, of bad quality or when there is confusion. It is a rather liberal term that can be applied to a number of situations, where one is most likely to use it in a context of anger or dislike.

“Jig”: Jig in general is a lively dance, performed to the music of Irish or Scottish origin, if reffered to in its technical sense. Nevertheless, in this case, “jig” can be understood in a more broad sense of the word as indicating movement or action, preferably chaotic or random.

The amalgamation of these two words to form the word shitjig gives a term that is used to describe any event that is messy or disorganized, but that has some form of dynamism to it, though this dynamism is not orderly.

Employment of “Shitjig” in Virtual Comunities

Specifically, the term “shitjig” is most commonly found in chans, which are casual Internet-based forums, oriented at people who like to post memes, jokes, or anything that can be considered humorous. It is a term which can be easily placed in the list of the Internet slang, as the Internet language often involves the playful and creative distortion of the standard language.

For instance, a user of a forum may write a post on a story of a futile effort to organize a group event and refer to it as a ‘complete shitjig.’ Other members of the community will then come in and share their own experience using the same term in a spirit of ‘it can happen to all of us, let’s laugh about it’ kind of way.

At other times, “shitjig” can also refer to the actual content of a video or meme, which is most likely to be considered chaotic or absurd. In this sense, the term becomes a name for some kind of humor or an aesthetic where the primary concern is chaos and lack of structure.

Cultural Implications of “Shitjig”

The use of such words as ‘shitjig’ is a part of the trends that are characteristic of modern society and the language that people use when communicating on the Internet. In particular, it emphasizes the informal and sometimes even nonsensical character of the Internet language, during which new words and phrases appear and are integrated into everyday use regardless of the established rules of grammar.

This trend belongs to a much broader process of decentralization of communication which is characterized by a high speed of language change referring to the needs of certain communities. In this context, words such as ‘shitjig’ are used to indicate to the other participants of the webculture to which subculture the user belongs to.

However, the above terms of ‘shitjig’ and other similar terms can also be understood as an attempt to come to terms with the ultimate disorder that characterizes modern life. This way, people can ‘name’ and define disorganized or absurd situation in their everyday lives and experience a sense of togetherness, even in the face of adversity.

The Future of “Shitjig”

Like most ‘internet slang,’ the future of ‘shitjig’ remains unpredictable. It might even further go on to be used more frequently as is the case with most such phrases or be replaced by other similar phrases. Internet language is often temporary or time-sensitive and thus it is entirely possible that today’s hot term will be today’s meme.

Nonetheless, the essence of the ‘shitjig’ – the meaning of the existence of humor in the condition of disorder – is likely to remain. So long as people are confronted with situations which are complex, ridiculous and funny, there will always be terms which describe such occurrences. Regardless of whether ‘shitjig’ is going to be used in the future or another name is going to be given to this, the feeling is going to be a part of internet culture.

Conclusion

‘Shitjig’ is a perfect example of how new words and phrases appear in the process of people’s communication in the context of the Internet. Even though it cannot be looked up in any dictionary, the word ‘shitjig’ has found its place in the latest trends of internet slang, as a rather humorous and expressive means of referring to mess or confusion. Regardless of whether it will remain in the vernacular or not, “shitjig” is an example of the current spirit of freedom of expression and humour that is typical for the online discourse.