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bullspeak en · NOUN

Etymology

From bull + -speak.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Nonsense; false or exaggerated statements.
    • Oh yes, one thing that I really like about having retired is that I'm no longer subjected to the latest management bullspeak 2019 August 3, chris_m, “Phrases that annoy you”, in MoneySavingExpert Forums:
    • You can cut the corp bullspeak, Ms. Serra, there's really no reason for it. After all, we're old friends, you and I. 2018, Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Shadowrun Legends: Aftershocks:

Forms

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bull-speak alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

malarkey · bullshit · bulldust

bullspeak en · VERB

Etymology

From bull + -speak.

Meanings

  1. To talk nonsense or boastful lies.
    • If this new Nursing Director gets plenty more staff ‘on the floor’ where it counts then I’ll give him credit - however if he turns out like so many of the other Clipboard Toting, CV Building, Corporate Bullspeaking NHS Weasels then I'll expect him to be booted asap. 2010 August 10, “New Mid Staffs nurse director vows never again”, in Nursing Times:
    • He is doubtful, but yet he is sure he knows him. What a bulfinch is this! Sure, ’tis his language they call bull-speaking. 1629, Richard Brome, The Northern Lass, act 2, scene 3:
    • Never get up in public and try bullspeaking your way through something you aren't sure of. 2011, Darrell Bain, chapter 2, in Space Trails:

Forms

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bullspeaking Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
bullspoke Tense=Past lexicographic
bullspeaks Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
bullspoken Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
bull-speak alternative lexicographic

Synonyms

shit-talk · talk shit · bullshit