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The precise term is 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴𝘩π˜ͺ𝘡, something said without any concern for whether it is true. Ethically, it's worse than a lie. At least a liar knows what's true but is trying to conceal it. A bullshiter doesn't eve care. See H. Frankfort, π˜–π˜― π˜‰π˜Άπ˜­π˜­π˜΄π˜©π˜ͺ𝘡 (2005).

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