bullshit

[bool-shit]

noun

1. nonsense, lies, or exaggeration.

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.)

bullshit

/ 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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullshit¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

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.

Related Words

• bull 
• crap