bullshit
/ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbʊl.ʃɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbu̇l-ˌshit also ˈbəl-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ (ame, ipa)
bullshit — exclamation
1. a very rude word that you say when you think a claim is completely false or ridi
a very rude word that you say when you think a claim is completely false or ridiculous.
"Bullshit, Reuben. You saw the receipt before you paid for lunch."
exclamation rejecting a claim as untrue
Nia laughed and said, "Bullshit, nobody finishes that hike in ten minutes."
"Bullshit," Greta muttered, "the landlord never fixed the leak."
"Bullshit!" Christopher snapped when the mayor denied raising ticket prices.
用法筆記
Used as an immediate reaction to a statement you reject as nonsense or a lie. It is strongly offensive and is unsuitable for polite, formal, or workplace situations.
常見錯誤
bullshit — verb
- bullshitpresent simple I / you / we / they
- bullshits3rd person singular
- bullshiting-ing form
- bullshitedpast simple
1. to feed someone false or exaggerated talk so they will believe you or think well
to feed someone false or exaggerated talk so they will believe you or think well of you.
Don't bullshit me, Caio; the shop camera saw you leave early.
imperative warning: don't bullshit + person
The broker tried to bullshit Hoa with fake numbers about the rent.
bullshit + person + with + false claim
Sivan kept bullshitting the class about having famous cousins in Seoul.
Reuben cannot bullshit his doctor about taking the tablets daily.
- bluff
often about pretending confidence or strength, not general talk
- deceive
neutral and broader; not specifically about talk
- string along
focuses on keeping someone believing you over time
- level with
informal phrase meaning speak honestly to someone
文法句型
bullshit + someone
bullshit + someone + with + false claim
bullshit about + something
用法筆記
Usually transitive: you bullshit someone, rather than merely bullshit in the air. The verb suggests deliberate exaggeration or deception, not harmless joking.
常見錯誤
bullshit — noun
1. offensive talk, ideas, or claims that you see as stupid, false, or meant to misl
offensive talk, ideas, or claims that you see as stupid, false, or meant to mislead.
The email promising Darius a surprise refund of his visa fee was bullshit.
be bullshit for judging a claim as false
Greta knew the coach's excuse about traffic was bullshit.
The ad's health claims were bullshit, so Hoa threw the bottle away.
Christopher is tired of hearing bullshit from candidates every election season.
文法句型
be bullshit
hear bullshit from + person
call bullshit on + claim
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often used after words like 'complete' or verbs like 'hear' and 'call'. It is much more offensive than 'nonsense' or 'rubbish'.