pits

/ pɪts /

plural noun

1. the pits slang.
   the worst possible person, place, or thing

Word History and Origins

Origin of pits¹

C20: perhaps shortened from armpits

Example Sentences

But when stress is coming from politics, that prescription pits the health of the individual against the health of the nation.

From Los Angeles Times

His expensive safety gear was stolen from the pits before a race in Pomona.

From Los Angeles Times

While corporates have hailed the top court's judgment, conservationists and some legal experts say that it's problematic as it pits one good cause against another.

From BBC

Stewart won by just over four minutes in his Matra and when he got back to the pits, the first question he asked team boss Ken Tyrrell was "who died?'"

From BBC

Away from the presidential contest, there's been huge interest in the state governor contest that pits state Attorney General Josh Stein against Trump-backed candidate Mark Robinson, whose campaign has been hit by scandals.

From BBC