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Bullshitted: meaning, definitions and examples

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bullshitted

 

[ ˈbʊlʃɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal speech

Bullshitted refers to the act of speaking insincerely or without regard for truth, often to impress others or avoid giving a straight answer. It implies a lack of depth or honesty in communication, frequently used in a casual or derogatory manner.

Synonyms

bluffed, exaggerated, faked, fibbed, lied

Examples of usage

  • He bullshitted his way through the interview.
  • Stop bullshitting and just tell me the truth.
  • She always bullshits about her accomplishments.
  • I can't believe he bullshitted that story.
  • They bullshitted their answers on the exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullshitted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 बकवास किया

🇩🇪 beschwindelt

🇮🇩 dibohongi

🇺🇦 обманув

🇵🇱 oszukał

🇯🇵 嘘をついた

🇫🇷 menti

🇪🇸 mintió

🇹🇷 kandırdı

🇰🇷 거짓말했다

🇸🇦 كذب

🇨🇿 ošidil

🇸🇰 oživil

🇨🇳 欺骗了

🇸🇮 zavajal

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алдады

🇬🇪 მოწამა

🇦🇿 aldadı

🇲🇽 mintió

Etymology

The term 'bullshit' is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is a combination of 'bull', a slang term for nonsense or exaggeration, and 'shit', which is vulgar language for feces. The use of 'bull' in this context implies that the spoken statement is untrue or exaggerated, akin to saying something is as worthless as excrement. The term is often associated with a casual or mocking attitude towards insincerity. Its usage has grown over the decades, particularly in informal speech, and it is frequently employed to criticize someone’s lack of candor. Various cultures have similar expressions to convey that someone is not being truthful, but 'bullshit' has become uniquely entrenched in English vernacular. As a derivation, 'bullshitted' reflects a past action of engaging in such indistinct or deceitful conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,848, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.