Friday, July 11, 2008

Terminology 101: Bolshleviks

Term: Bolshleviks
Pronunciation: \ˈbu̇l-ˈshlä-veks\
Function: verb
Etymology: slang
Date: 21st century

1. another term for bullshit, primarily used in the presence of children or the elderly.
Gonzo: I heard you were giving away your guitar for free?
Ted: That's Bolshleviks!!!!! Who told you that?


2. not to be confused with the Bolsheviks, an organization of professional revolutionaries under a strict internal hierarchy governed by the principle of democratic centralism and quasi-military discipline, who considered themselves as a vanguard of the revolutionary proletariat. Their beliefs and practices were often referred to as Bolshevism. The party was founded by Vladimir Lenin, who also led it in the October Revolution.

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