bullshit
This term carries a strong vulgar connotation and is typically used in informal or aggressive contexts to express contempt for deception. It suggests not just a lie, but a deliberate attempt to manipulate or impress through superficiality and falsehood. When used as an adjective, it conveys a sense of indignation regarding an unfair outcome or a fraudulent claim.
As a noun, the word is strictly uncountable. It functions as a mass noun representing a concept of nonsense or deception, meaning it cannot be pluralized and does not take an indefinite article. To quantify it, one must use partitive phrases such as a load of or a piece of.
Meanings
False or exaggerated information intended to deceive or impress.
That whole story about his military record is complete bullshit.
Nonsense or trivial talk that lacks substance or truth.
I am tired of listening to the political bullshit on the news.
To speak falsely or exaggerate in order to deceive someone.
He tried to bullshit his way through the interview despite having no experience.
Unfair, fraudulent, or completely untrue.
The referee made a bullshit call that cost us the game.
Phrasal Verbs
bullshit one's way through
to succeed in a situation by pretending to have knowledge or skills that one does not actually possess
He managed to bullshit his way through the technical presentation despite not understanding the software.