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Meaning of 'fib' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fib [ n.]
- A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically.
2 . Fib [ v. i.]
- To speak falsely.
3 . Fib [ v. t.]
- To tell a fib to.

Meaning of 'fib' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fib [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a trivial lie
Example in sentence:
  • he told a fib about eating his spinach;
  • how can I stop my child from telling stories?
2 . fib [ v]
Meaning (2):
- tell a relatively insignificant lie
Example in sentence:
  • Fibbing is not acceptable, even if you don't call it lying

Nearby Words:

fibbed fibber fibbing fiber fiber-faced fibered fiberless fibre fibre-faced fibred

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