bull con

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Meaning · English

A confidence trick, or deceptive speech by a swindler.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Dem guys has got t’ show me somet’in’ before I’ll stan’ fer dem tales dey tell. I t’ink it’s all de bull con.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bull con” mean?

A confidence trick, or deceptive speech by a swindler.

Is “bull con” formal or informal?

bull con is generally slang.