Irish bull

noun

1. a paradoxical statement that appears at first to make sense. Example: He's the kind of guy who looks you right in the eye as he stabs you in the back.

Irish bull

noun

1. See bull
   a ludicrously illogical statement See also bull 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irish bull¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Among the stock jokes it is oft averred The Irish Bull is best of all the heard.

From Project Gutenberg

The first tickled me exceedingly, as a genuine specimen of the so-called Irish Bull.

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