noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Martial arts fraud, especially exaggerated or fraudulent claims regarding the biography, lineage, skills or experience of martial arts instructors. derogatory, slang, uncountable

   "We understand the spirit of Bushido better than anyone. Or was that Bullshido?"

Example

More examples

"We understand the spirit of Bushido better than anyone. Or was that Bullshido?"

Etymology

Blend of bullshit + bushido. Attested from 1996, and popularized by the bullshido.net website from 2002.

Related phrases

martial arts

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