Bs Meaning in English
word
ˌbiˈɛs
bee-ES
ˌbiːˈes
bee-ES
Definition
'Bs' is the informal short form for 'bullshit,' used in English to call something nonsense, lies, or something you do not believe. It is slang and should be used carefully.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal/slang. Written as 'BS', 'bs', or 'B.S.'. Often considered rude or offensive; avoid in formal settings. Used to call out lies, exaggerations, or things you do not believe. Not suitable for professional or academic contexts.
Spanish: tonterías - mentiras - bobadasPortuguese (BR): besteira - papo furado - mentiraPortuguese (PT): treta - mentira - disparateChinese (Simplified): 胡说 - 废话Chinese (Traditional): 胡說 - 廢話Hindi: बकवास - झूठArabic: هراء - كذبBengali: বাল - বাজে কথাRussian: чушь - фигня - брехняJapanese: でたらめ - くだらないことVietnamese: xạo - nhảm nhí - vớ vẩnKorean: 헛소리 - 말도 안 되는 소리Turkish: zırva - saçmalıkUrdu: بکواس - جھوٹIndonesian: omong kosong - bualan
Example Sentences
That is total bs.
basic
Don't give me that bs.
basic
I think his story is just bs.
basic
All those promises are just political bs.
natural
Honestly, that excuse sounds like pure bs to me.
natural
He always calls out bs when he hears it.
natural