noun
horseshit
Horseshit (noun) means Vulgar slang for nonsense or lies; a coarse synonym of "bullshit.". Example: “That excuse is complete horseshit and you know it.”
noun
1
Vulgar slang for nonsense or lies; a coarse synonym of "bullshit."
"That excuse is complete horseshit and you know it."
2
Horse manure, in its literal sense.
"The aroma was a mix of cedar, hay and horseshit but somehow, Betty found it pleasantly intoxicating."
— Laurel Dewey, Betty's (Little Basement) Garden (2012)
"The stable floor was covered in horseshit that needed mucking out."
"A huge one. It was my job to mix the horseshit in with the soil. Great big wheelbarrows full of horseshit. We used to drive around to farms that had horses and ask them if we could shovel up their horseshit."
— Gil Roscoe, Company of Thieves (2001)
How to use horseshit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA crude word for nonsense or lies — literally, horse manure.
When to use it
Vulgar slang; avoid in formal or polite contexts.
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Etymology
Formed from horse and shit.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “horseshit” mean?
The word “horseshit” means vulgar slang for nonsense or lies; a coarse synonym of "bullshit.". In plain terms, a crude word for nonsense or lies — literally, horse manure.
How do you use “horseshit” in a sentence?
Here is “horseshit” used in a sentence: “That excuse is complete horseshit and you know it.”
What part of speech is “horseshit”?
“Horseshit” is a noun.
How many meanings does “horseshit” have?
“Horseshit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vulgar slang for nonsense or lies; a coarse synonym of "bullshit.".
