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title: "bull · GenZ Decoded"
description: "bull: A lie, nonsense, or exaggeration. Example: \"That excuse is bull.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# bull

Gen X[#honesty](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/honesty/)

**Meaning.** A lie, nonsense, or exaggeration.

See it in a sentence

That excuse is bull.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [cap](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cap/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    [BS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bs/)

- Gen X · this one

    bull

- Boomer

    [jive](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/jive/)

- Plain English

    lie, nonsense, or exaggeration

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## Related slang

- [based](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/based/): Admirably true to oneself, or agreeing with an opinion regardless of others.
- [BS](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bs/): Abbreviation meaning nonsense or a lie.
- [cap](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cap/): A lie or exaggeration; to lie.
- [facts](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/facts/): An expression of strong agreement.

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