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Corruption/slang version of "Bourgeoisie" from the 1930's/40's era, most commonly heard in Populist, Socialist, and Union talk.

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The common pronunciation of Bourgeoisie" as
" boo - zhwah" should be self-explanatory for this.

"Bushwa" was a 'bridge word' for many people in those times, it could mean "Bourgeoisie" or "Bullshit" or both at the same time
This tax bill is Bushwa.
Don't give me any more of your Bushwa.
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A term to be substituted for "bullshit". Coined in the early 1930's.
"Ya had to buy a bottle of water for $10!"
"Buswa!"
Bushwa by Eric R. April 25, 2005
This is a semi-phonetic corruption of the the word "bourgeois." The blues singer (and communist) Leadbelly wrote a song called the "Bourgeois Blues." The refrain was: It's a bushwa town, It's a bushwa town."

Bushwa is used to indicate that something is reactionary or allied with the property class. Leadbelly wrote the song in 1946 in disgust at being denied service at Washington D.C. restaurants.
You're hung up on your petty bushwa interests.
bushwa by Dr. Hilarius July 8, 2010
When people talk.
Bushwa by Matthew Favacho November 23, 2003
George Bush is full of Bushwa. The tax cut for the rich will create jobs for the poor, that's Bushwa!
Bushwa by Amy May 10, 2003
Propaganda inflicted on the American Public by corrupt Press Sources such as Fox News and CBS. Misinformation. Lies corruption and Scandal.
The Bushwa media has robbed the American public of a realistic vision of War.
Bushwa by Gratfulpranx March 20, 2008

Bushalaga 

another way of saying bullshit ..
YO THIS IS SOME BUSHALAGA!

I've had it with your BUSHALAGA!
Bushalaga by NY SLANG May 26, 2017
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British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”

Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
According to the boffins downstairs, the murderer used a serrated blade.
Boffin by Agnon February 11, 2023
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