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Vinony

bullshitter

noun

  1. one who exaggerates or talks nonsense, especially to bluff or impress
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noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English bullshit Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English bullshitter From bullshit + -er.

  1. 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.”