horse hockey
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
False or deceitful statements; lies; exaggerations; nonsense; horse pucky. (a euphemism for horseshit).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “horse hockey” mean?
False or deceitful statements; lies; exaggerations; nonsense; horse pucky. (a euphemism for horseshit).
Is “horse hockey” formal or informal?
horse hockey is generally slang.