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.