horseshit

horse·shit

[hawrs-shit, hawrsh-] Slang: Vulgar.
noun
1.
nonsense, lies, or exaggeration.
2.
tedious, annoying, or unreasonable chores, demands, regulations, or the like.
interjection
3.
(used to express disbelief, incredulity, etc.)

Origin:
horse + shit

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horseshit (ˈhɔːsˌʃɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
slang rubbish; nonsense
 
usage  This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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Horseshit is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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horseshit definition


  1. n.
    the dung of the horse. (Usually objectionable.) : After the parade, the street was littered with horseshit.
  2. n.
    nonsense; bullshit. (Usually objectionable.) : I've heard enough of your horseshit!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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