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crap artist

An American slang term for someone who lies habitually and with some flair — a bullshitter who has practically elevated the art of talking nonsense to a craft.

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#1·Apr 28, 2026

An American slang term for someone who lies habitually and with some flair — a bullshitter who has practically elevated the art of talking nonsense to a craft. A crap artist doesn't just make stuff up occasionally; they do it reflexively, creatively, and with just enough confidence to almost fool you. Whether in sales, politics, or just at the local bar, the crap artist is always performing, always spinning, and never entirely on the level.

Don't believe a word he says about his connections — the man is a world-class crap artist.
Origin: American slang combining 'crap' (nonsense, from earlier meaning of excrement) with 'artist' used ironically to denote someone who is masterfully or habitually dishonest. Pattern similar to 'con artist'. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(US, slang) A habitual liar.

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