bullshit

American  

[bool-shit] / ˈbʊlˌʃɪt /

noun

1. nonsense, lies, or exaggeration.

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verb (used with object)

bullshitted, bullshit, bullshitting

1. to lie or exaggerate to.

verb (used without object)

bullshitted, bullshit, bullshitting

1. to speak lies or nonsense.

interjection

1. (used especially to express disagreement.)

idioms

1. call bullshit, to call out or direct attention to lies, nonsense, or exaggeration: null call BS

   It’s time to call bullshit on the fantasy of colonizing Mars and get to work saving the planet we already have.

bullshit British  

/ ˈbʊlʃɪt /

noun

1. exaggerated or foolish talk; nonsense

2. deceitful or pretentious talk

3. Usually shortened to: bull.  (in the British Army) exaggerated zeal, esp for ceremonial drill, cleaning, polishing, etc

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verb

1. (intr) to talk in an exaggerated or foolish manner

2. to talk bullshit to

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

Other Word Forms

• bullshitter noun

Etymology

Origin of bullshit

First recorded in 1910–15; bull ¹ (perhaps reinforced by bull ² ) + shit

Related Words

• bull
• crap