bullshitter
bullshitter noun: someone who lies or exaggerates a lot, especially in order to preserve or enhance their reputation.
Noun
bullshitter (plural bullshitters)
- Someone who lies or exaggerates a lot, especially in order to preserve or enhance their reputation.
- Whereas the liar is at least mindful of the truth (if only to avoid it), the “bullshitter,” Professor Frankfurt wrote, is distinguished by his complete indifference to how things are.2023 July 17, James Ryerson, quoting Harry Frankfurt, “Harry G. Frankfurt, Philosopher With a Surprise Best Seller, Dies at 94”, in The New York Times, →ISSN
- Synonyms:
- bamboozler, bouncer, cheat, cheater, cogger, cony-catcher, crammer, deceiver, deceptor, fabricator
Synonyms of bullshitter
Forms of bullshitter
| plural | bullshitters |
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Origin of bullshitter
From bullshit + -er.
Questions about bullshitter
- What does bullshitter mean?
- Bullshitter means someone who lies or exaggerates a lot, especially in order to preserve or enhance their reputation.
- What part of speech is bullshitter?
- Bullshitter is a noun.
- What is the plural of bullshitter?
- The plural of bullshitter is bullshitters.
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