Bullshitter Meaning in English

word · lemma: bullshit

US

ˈbʊɫˌʃɪtɝ

BOOL-shit-er

UK

bˈʊlʃɪtɐ

BOOL-shit-uh

Definition

A 'bullshitter' is a vulgar, informal term for someone who often tells lies, exaggerates, or says things without caring if they are true.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and vulgar; can be offensive. Used to accuse someone of lying or talking nonsense, often humorously or critically. Common collocations: 'He's such a bullshitter', 'Don't be a bullshitter'. Not appropriate in formal contexts.

• Spanish: mentiroso - charlatán (informal, vulgar)
• Portuguese (BR): mentiroso - enrolador (informal, vulgar)
• Portuguese (PT): mentiroso - aldrabão (informal, vulgar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 吹牛的人 - 胡说八道的人 (粗俗)
• Chinese (Traditional): 吹牛的人 - 胡說八道的人 (粗俗)
• Hindi: झूठ बोलने वाला - बकवास करने वाला (अशिष्ट)
• Arabic: مُحتال - كاذب (لغة عامية، فظة)
• Bengali: বাগাড়ম্বরকারী - বাজে কথাবার্তার লোক - মিথ্যাবাদী (ধৃষ্ট)
• Russian: трепач - болтун (грубо) - врун (грубо)
• Japanese: ホラ吹き - でたらめを言う人
• Vietnamese: kẻ ba hoa - kẻ phét lác - kẻ nói xạo (thô tục)
• Korean: 허풍쟁이 - 거짓말쟁이 (속어)
• Turkish: atıp tutan - palavra sıkıcı - sallayan (argo)
• Urdu: بکواسیا - جھوٹا (غیر رسمی، فحش)
• Indonesian: pembohong besar - tukang omong kosong - tukang ngibul

Example Sentences

He's such a bullshitter.

basic

Don't listen to that bullshitter.

basic

My friend is a big bullshitter when he talks about his job.

basic

Honestly, Tom is the biggest bullshitter I've ever met.

natural

Come on, don't be a bullshitter—just tell the truth for once!

natural

Everybody knows he's a total bullshitter at parties.

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