Bullshat: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullshat

 

[ หˆbสŠlสƒษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal speech

Bullshit is a term often used to refer to nonsense or falsehoods, particularly in conversation or rhetoric. It describes statements that are exaggerated, misleading, or completely untrue. The term can also imply a lack of intellectual rigor or sincerity. In various contexts, 'bullshit' can be used to dismiss something as absurd or unworthy of serious consideration. It's frequently used in casual speech, particularly among individuals expressing disagreement or frustration.

Synonyms

baloney, bunk, nonsense, rubbish.

Examples of usage

  • Don't give me that bullshit.
  • He was talking a lot of bullshit during the meeting.
  • I can't believe the bullshit he's trying to sell us.
  • Stop feeding me bullshit and tell me the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullshat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น besteira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quatsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omong kosong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzdura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ ใ‚‰ใชใ„ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurditรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonterรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—›์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุฑุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nesmysl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบposลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒก่ฏด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bullshit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผzbaza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pendejada

Etymology

The term 'bullshit' originated in the early 20th century, primarily used in American slang. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 1910s, denoting a dismissive attitude towards something that is perceived as insincere or false. The roots of 'bull' in the term draw upon the characterization of cattle, where bull, a male bovine, is often associated with a lack of validity in what is considered genuine or honest. The suffix '-shit' amplifies the contempt in the expression, crafting a vivid derogatory tone. As social and cultural tides shifted, 'bullshit' began to permeate broader contexts, including politics, media, and academia, becoming a staple in discussions critiquing spurious claims and manipulation of facts. Today, it remains a potent form of informal critique, resonating strongly in both casual and more serious discourse across various facets of society.