Shithousery - chiefly British term for underhanded conduct or gamesmanship in a sport, with the intention of gaining an advantage. Typically refers to association football. "fantastic shithousery from James Ward-Prowse to get Zaha sent off". It was a tale of two penalties - one not fought hard enough for and the other was won. After yet another early goal conceded, Liverpool battled back into the game. Diogo Jota ran on to a bouncing ball played into the right hand side of the box and attempted to lift it into the danger area. The ball was blocked by Arsenal centre back Gabriel, Jota put a hand up to enquire politely if it might be a penalty. The slow motion replay showed the ball hitting the defenders outstretched forearm, Sky commentators were convinced it was going to be a penalty awarded by VAR but everyone watching was left scratching their heads when check was completed. The old saying that we've seen them given should automatically mean that it's always given.