B******t

An irreverent lexicon of the seemingly infinite ways we call b******t, written by a McSweeney's columnist and etymologist, illustrated by a New Yorker-contributing cartoonist.

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There are hundreds of common and rare terms for b******t in English, including borrowings from German, turn-of-the-century sailors, The Simpsons, and beyond. B******t is everywhere, but not all of it is created equal. Mark Peters's B******t: A Lexicon is the handy guide to identifying and calling BS in all of its many forms, from "bunk" and "claptrap" to "applesauce" and "gobbledygook." Packed with historical facts, pop culture tidbits, and definitions for each term, B******t is perfect for humor readers, language lovers, and anyone looking to describe life's everyday annoyances.