bullshido

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Meaning · English

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

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

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 “bullshido” mean?

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

Is “bullshido” formal or informal?

bullshido is generally derogatory, slang.