bullshit

bullshit
I. noun Etymology: 1bull & 6bull Date: 1914 usually vulgar nonsense; especially foolish insolent talk II. verb Date: 1926 intransitive verb 1. usually vulgar to talk foolishly, boastfully, or idly 2. usually vulgar to engage in a discursive discussion transitive verb usually vulgar to talk nonsense to especially with the intention of deceiving or misleading

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