What Does "Horseshit" Mean?
Why Is There So Much Shit Everywhere?
The word "shit" is used for emphasis and to express emotions such as frustration and surprise. Due to its vulgarity, it has a rebellious nature and an attention-grabbing quality. Unfortunately though, the terms with the word shit are often idiomatic (i.e., not literal translations) and difficult to understand. Here is the term you are looking for:"Horseshit" means "Untrue, Deceptive, or Without Merit."
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The term "horseshit" is a slang expression that is used to describe something as untrue, deceptive, or completely without merit. It is a more explicit and forceful way of referring to something as nonsense or a falsehood. "Horseshit" is typically used to express strong skepticism, disbelief, or contempt for a particular statement, claim, or situation. It suggests that the thing being described is not only false but also absurd or ridiculous. For example:- "His explanation for being late was complete horseshit. I know he just overslept."
- "The politician's promises are nothing but horseshit. None of them deliver on anything they say."
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"Untrue, Deceptive, or Without Merit"
Summary of Key Points
"Untrue, Deceptive, or Without Merit" is, by far, the most common meaning for Horseshit when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)Horseshit | |
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Definition: | Untrue, Deceptive, or Without Merit |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of Horseshit Used in a Text
Horseshit
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