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.