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bullshitter

noun

Etymology

From bullshit + -er.

  1. derived from *skeyd-✻ — “to split, divide, separate”
  2. inherited from *skitiz✻
  3. inherited from *skiti✻
  4. inherited from *sċite✻ — “dung”
  5. inherited from schit
  6. compounded as bullshit — “bull + shit”
  7. suffixed as bullshitter — “bullshit + er”

Definitions

  1. Someone who lies or exaggerates a lot, especially in order to preserve or enhance their…

    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.

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