Does Bricking It Mean?

(slang, vulgar) To be scared; to be terrified. The first time I performed in public I was bricking it.

What does bricking it mean in slang?

To brick it, verb

To be very scared. Ex: He didn't do very well in the interview – we felt a bit sorry for him as he was clearly bricking it. Origin: When you're so scared that you shit bricks. This is a variation.

Where did the term bricking it come from?

Bricking it is derived from shitting a brick, meaning being very afraid.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.