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bullshot

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbʊlʃɒt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A cocktail made from vodka and beef bouillon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A phony screenshot created for promotional purposes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: neologism

Topics: video-games

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a cocktail made with vodka and beef bouillon or consomme

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: cocktail

History

Etymology

From bull + shot, with influence from bullshit.

Blend of bullshit + screenshot, coined in 2005 in the webcomic Penny Arcade.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Bullshot — cocktail
  • German: Bull Shot — cocktail