bullshit

Definition

  • noun: foolish or untrue words or ideas
  • noun: foolish insolent talk
  • verb: to say foolish or untrue things to (someone)
  • verb: to talk foolishly, boastfully, or idly
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: nonsense, bull, irish bull

Examples

  • He tried to 'bullshit his way' through the interview. [=to fool the people who were interviewing him by saying things that were not true]

  • That's (a load of) complete/pure/total/utter 'bullshit'! [='nonsense', 'bull']

  • He told some 'bullshit' story about how he sailed around the world.

Movie quotes

  • (..) people are interested in art? - I don't know, it's a business. - No. It's because that's the only print of our time on earth. That's bullshit, Philippe. For bucks and a quick stop at a hardware store, I can leave something behind as well. I can even add extra blue for free if you want. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables
  • (..) Tell us about your paper. I need a signature... To prove I came to the interview. Just write that "unfortunately, despite my obvious qualities..." Whatever usual bullshit you use to say you're still not interested. I need rebuffs to get welfare money again. I understand, welfare. - Oh, yes, I do. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables