Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bullspeak

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bull-s-peak
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To talk nonsense or boastful lies.

noun

Nonsense; false or exaggerated statements.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He is doubtful, but yet he is sure he knows him. What a bulfinch is this! Sure, ’tis his language they call bull-speaking."
"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."
"Never get up in public and try bullspeaking your way through something you aren't sure of."
"You can cut the corp bullspeak, Ms. Serra, there's really no reason for it. After all, we're old friends, you and I."
"Oh yes, one thing that I really like about having retired is that I'm no longer subjected to the latest management bullspeak"

Etymology

From bull + -speak.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: bull

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

bullspeaks (present, singular) bullspeaking (participle, present) bullspoke (past) bullspoken (participle, past) bull-speak (alternative)

Synonyms

bullshit shit-talk talk shit bulldust malarkey

Questions

What does bullspeak mean?: To talk nonsense or boastful lies.
Where does bullspeak come from?: From bull + -speak.

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