To balderdash/balderdashed, a balderdasher
A bully who cannot/will not admit to himself/herself that they’re bullying or allowing other
people to bully.
A balderdasher
will claim that they are against bullying and therefore can’
t be a bully. This type of person is often a someone who is seen as a spokesperson for
anti-bullying or is a victim of bullying themselves.
Derived from a statement made by Project Runway’
s, Tim Gunn, after allegations that he bullied and/or allowed a constestant to be bullied out of the show.
"Tim Gunn balderdashed when he was confronted with views that he bullied a contestant."
"When Mondo bullied one of the contestants, Tim Gunn balderdashed, so Mondo could continue his bullying."
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People want an apology for the bullying Tim Gunn did, but all he gave them was balderdashing"
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People want Tim Gunn to admit to being a bully, but you know he’
s just going to balderdash."