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horseshit

American  
[hawrs-shit, hawrsh-] / ˈhɔrsˌʃɪt, ˈhɔrʃ- /

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 British  
/ 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

Etymology

Origin of horseshit

horse + shit

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