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horseshit

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horse·shit  (hôrssht, hôrsh-)
n.
1. Vulgar The excrement of a horse.
2. Vulgar Slang Meaningless or insincere talk or action; nonsense.
interj.
Vulgar Slang Used to express disagreement or exasperation.

horseshit [ˈhɔːsˌʃɪt]
n
Slang rubbish; nonsense
Usage: This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary. However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.horseshit - obscene words for unacceptable behavior; "I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk"; "what he said was mostly bull"
bunkum, guff, hogwash, buncombe, rot, bunk - unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
dirty word, vulgarism, obscenity, smut, filth - an offensive or indecent word or phrase
Translations
horseshit [ˈhɔːsʃɪt] N (lit) → caca f de caballo (fig) → gilipollada f


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In that instant a Strand paved in horseshit, or the abattoirs of Chicago, become the subject of the richly contrived regret for urban fremissement that so animated the Situationist International; its shade can be felt everywhere in the exhibition.
Rumors of a new company with him and Daewon are afloat--probably horseshit, because where would that leave Artafact?
When an ACLU attorney was delayed in getting to Washington to file his appeal, the governor issued a one-hour reprieve--drawing groans from the reporters and an exasperated, "Oh, horseshit,' from the night editor at the Picayune.
 
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