load of bull
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something that is not true, a mass of lies (refers to bullshit).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They said he survived the fall? What a load of bull!
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any worthless structure or device.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “load of bull” mean?
Something that is not true, a mass of lies (refers to bullshit).
Is “load of bull” formal or informal?
load of bull is generally slang.