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to bullcrap

to bullcrap

1 9.6
To try to trick someone by saying things that are not true
  • verb
  • /ˈbʊlˌkræp/
  • Offensive
translation icon : engañar
  • Don't bullcrap your friends; be honest about the situation.

And so it's about understanding how to use it, being transparent, being authentic, not trying to bullcrap your viewers passion.

Examples

  • And so it's about understanding how to use it, being transparent, being authentic, not trying to bullcrap your viewers passion.

    GaryVee

  • I can't believe he tried to bullcrap me with that ridiculous story.

  • She was tired of listening to him bullcrap about his achievements.

Synonyms

to lie
vsto bullcrap
∞ 1.3

To say something that is not true to trick someone

is broader, including exaggerated or nonsensical speech as well
to deceive
vsto bullcrap
270 3.9

To make someone believe something that is not true to get an advantage

focuses on spoken falsehoods and nonsense rather than all deception
to bluff
vsto bullcrap
101 5.6

To try to trick someone by showing false strength

is primarily about verbal misleading rather than pretending status
to bull
vsto bullcrap
  • Slang
79 9.3

To speak in a way that tries to trick someone

covers similar misleading talk but can be more playful or vague
to delude
vsto bullcrap
48 6.3

Make someone believe something that is not true

is more about talk that is exaggerated or nonsensical than deep persuasion
to blow smoke
vsto bullcrap
  • Informal
11 9.0

Say things that are not true to make people believe you

also includes silly or obviously false talk not only polished lies
to jive
vsto bullcrap
  • Archaic
10 8.4

To talk in a way that is not honest to trick someone

matches intent but the key also covers long nonsensical rambling
to play (someone) for a fool
vsto bullcrap
  • Offensive
7 7.4

Treat someone as stupid to trick or cheat them

is more general, covering misleading speech without targeting naivety
to stretch the truth
vsto bullcrap
  • Informal
5 5.3

To make a story seem better than it really is

also includes plain falsehoods and nonsensical talk beyond exaggeration
to bend the truth
vsto bullcrap
3 5.9

To say something that is not exactly what happened to make it look better

is wider, allowing full falsehoods and nonsense as well
to spoof
vsto bullcrap
3 6.0

Pretend to be a person or website online to trick people

is focused on verbal falsehoods and nonsense rather than imitation tricks
to hoax
vsto bullcrap
2 4.5

To trick people into believing something false

can be serious deception and not only for amusement
to bluff one's way through
vsto bullcrap
  • Informal
1 7.4

Succeed in a difficult situation by pretending to know what you are doing

is about spoken deception and nonsense rather than faked ability
to speak with a forked tongue
vsto bullcrap
  • Informal
1 9.6

Say things that are not true to trick others

also includes blatant falsehoods and obvious nonsense as well
to bulldust
vsto bullcrap
  • Australian
9.9

To try to trick someone by speaking nonsense

is the broader act of misleading by false or exaggerated speech
to spout bullpoo
vsto bullcrap
  • Slang
9.9

Talk for a long time saying things that are not true or silly

is similar but also includes short deliberate falsehoods
to talking bullspit
vsto bullcrap
  • Offensive
9.9

To say nonsense or unimportant things to avoid giving a clear answer

also covers direct false claims and exaggerations beyond mere evasion
to talk shitbull
vsto bullcrap
  • Offensive
9.9

To say false or exaggerated things to make others believe you

is broader, including playful or silly misleading talk
feed me that bullplop
vsto bullcrap
  • Offensive
9.9

To say lies or nonsense to trick someone

is the neutral action of misleading or exaggerating speech
to pull the long bow
vsto bullcrap
  • Archaic
9.1

To tell a story in a way that makes what happened sound bigger or not true

includes that exaggeration but also outright untrue or silly talk
to hoke up
vsto bullcrap
  • Informal
9.9

To invent a story or excuse that is not true

is broader, including rambling nonsense not only invented stories
to put one across
vsto bullcrap
  • UK
9.0

Make someone believe something false to trick them

is broader, also allowing playful or nonsensical talk not aimed only at tricking

How Deceptive

to fabricate
50 7.3
to lie
∞ 1.3
to bullcrap
  • Offensive
1 9.6
to deceive
270 3.9
to mislead
87 3.9

Surface Forms

bullcrap infinitive
bullcrapped past
bullcrapped past participle
bullcrapping present participle
bullcraps third person singular

Etymology

Bullcrap as a verb comes from the parts bull and crap, giving the picture of 'bull dung', so to bullcrap someone is to speak nonsense to try to fool them. In other words, the verb means to try to trick someone with lies or empty talk.