bullshitter

bull·shit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-shit]
- /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-shit]
- /ˈbʊlˌʃɪt/

Definitions of bullshitter word

noun bullshitter nonsense, lies, or exaggeration. 1
verb with object bullshitter to lie or exaggerate to. 1
verb without object bullshitter to speak lies or nonsense. 1
noun bullshitter (vulgar) Someone who lies or exaggerates a lot, especially in order to get noticed. 0

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Origin of bullshitter

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; bull1 (perhaps reinforced by bull3) + shit

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Parts of speech for Bullshitter

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bullshitter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bullshitter usage trend in Literature

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