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horseshit

[ hawrs-shit, hawrsh- ]

noun

  1. nonsense, lies, or exaggeration.
  2. tedious, annoying, or unreasonable chores, demands, regulations, or the like.


interjection

  1. (used to express disbelief, incredulity, etc.)

horseshit

/ ˈhɔːsˌʃɪt /

noun

  1. slang.
    rubbish; nonsense


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Usage

This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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Word History and Origins

Origin of horseshit1

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