Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlʃɪt/

Definitions of bullshit

noun nonsense or foolishness; false or exaggerated statements

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like it when people talk bullshit.

A2 She always tells me bullshit stories that I know aren't true.

B1 I can't stand listening to his constant stream of bullshit.

B2 The politician's speech was full of bullshit and empty promises.

C1 After years in the industry, she could easily spot the bullshit in a business proposal.

C2 The journalist was known for exposing the bullshit in government reports.

verb to talk nonsense or lie

Example Sentences

A1 I think his excuse is just bullshit.

A2 She bullshitted her way through the presentation.

B1 He's always bullshitting about his accomplishments.

B2 I can't believe he's trying to bullshit his way out of this situation.

C1 The politician was caught bullshitting during the debate.

C2 I refuse to listen to any more of his bullshit excuses.

Examples of bullshit in a Sentence

formal The claim made by the company turned out to be complete bullshit.

informal I can't believe you fell for that bullshit story.

slang Stop talking that bullshit, it's getting annoying.

figurative His excuse for being late was pure bullshit.

Grammatical Forms of bullshit

past tense

bullshitted

plural

bullshits

comparative

more bullshit

superlative

most bullshit

present tense

bullshits

future tense

will bullshit

perfect tense

has bullshitted

continuous tense

is bullshitting

singular

bullshit

positive degree

bullshit

infinitive

to bullshit

gerund

bullshitting

participle

bullshitting

Origin and Evolution of bullshit

First Known Use: 1915 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bullshit' originated from the Old English word 'bull' meaning false talk or deception, combined with 'shit' to emphasize the vulgarity and intensity of the statement.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to denote nonsense or deceitful talk, 'bullshit' has evolved to also convey disbelief, rejection, or criticism towards a statement or situation.