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

  • (..) Something's wrong. I'm telling you, something's wrong. Yeah, maybe. Look, we need you to keep your ears open, all right? No bullshit. I think Costello's got a spy inside the Special Investigation Unit. You serious? I'm afraid so. Have you heard anything like that? (..)
    2006 The Departed
  • (..) I mean, opening up? Good luck to you. Why do you do it, then? Some people do get better. Fair enough. Sometimes I want people to forget their personal bullshit and do their jobs. Including the criminals? If they don't do their jobs, you don't have one. I'll always have a job. (..)
    2006 The Departed