horse hockey

"Horse hockey" is a euphemistic slang term used to dismiss something as nonsense or deceitful.

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Definition

C1Informal Conversation

(slang, euphemistic)A term used to describe false or deceitful statements, lies, or nonsense.

Example

  • Don't believe a word he says; it's all horse hockey.
  • Her explanation was pure horse hockey and didn't make any sense.

C1Expression of Disbelief

(slang, euphemistic)An exclamation used to express disbelief or disgust.

Example

  • Horse hockey! There's no way that story is true.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "horse hockey":

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