Bulo Meaning?
4.0BRAINROT SCOREbulo Spanish word, especially in Spain, for a false story or rumor spread on purpose so that it is taken as true, now mostly through social media and messaging chains. It is the usual Spanish equivalent of "hoax" and, in Spain, of "fake news". Fact-checking sites use it for the claims they debunk.
Origin:Spanish Wikipedia defines a bulo as a falsehood deliberately built to be perceived as true, with a specific aim, and spread mostly online. It reports that the exact origin is unknown and that the RAE suggests the Caló word "bul", meaning rubbish. It adds that "bulo" is the term used in Spain while "hoax" spread mainly in Latin America.
First Seen:Old Spanish word; online sense widespread by the 2010s (first use not dated here)
Peak Era:2020s
Aura Impact:+1 Aura (Using It Correctly In Context)
EXAMPLE USAGE
"Antes de reenviarlo, mira si es un bulo."
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