bullshit

noun
UK: /ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/
US: /ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/

  1. Words or ideas that are nonsense or completely untrue.

    1. That's just a load of bullshit. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to impress us with bullshit about his important connections, but we saw right through him. [ ] [ ]

  2. Deliberate lies or exaggeration intended to deceive or impress.

    1. Don't give me that bullshit. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm tired of listening to his bullshit about how successful he is when he's clearly struggling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

falsehood humbug balderdash nonsense rubbish crap baloney
bullshit verb

  1. To talk nonsense or try to deceive someone.

    1. He's always bullshitting. [ ] [ ]
    2. Don't bullshit me - tell me the truth about what happened last night. [ ] [ ]

  2. To speak in a way that is intended to impress but is insincere or dishonest.

    1. The politician bullshitted his way through the interview. [ ] [ ]
    2. I knew he was just bullshitting when he started talking about quantum physics. [ ] [ ]
bullshit adjective

  1. False, insincere, or exaggerated.

    1. That's a bullshit excuse. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm not buying that bullshit story you're trying to sell me, pal. [ ] [ ]
bullshit interjection

  1. An expression of strong disagreement or annoyance.

    1. Bullshit! I don't believe it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Bullshit! There's no way that could have happened the way you say it did. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bullshit" in English means: Words or ideas that are nonsense or completely untrue., Deliberate lies or exaggeration intended to deceive or impress..

The phonetic transcription of "bullshit" is /ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/ in British English and /ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bullshit": falsehood, humbug, balderdash, nonsense, rubbish, crap, baloney.

Example usage of "bullshit": "That's just a load of bullshit.". More examples on the page.