alibi

Meanings

• noun

  A plausible explanation or excuse given to cover or justify an act, typically one that is potentially dishonest or damaging.

  - "His alibi for being late to the meeting was that his car broke down."
  - "Despite the evidence, he maintained his alibi that he was at home during the robbery."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with alibi
belly , jelly , melly , elly

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Variants

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alibi , alibis , alibied , alibies , alibiing , alibi witness , alibi witnesses

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Etymology

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From Italian alibiare, to speak in another's place, from ali, another + babbare, to speak.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'alibi' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

2. The longest alibi in recorded history was given by a man named George Joseph Smith, who claimed he was in a bar for 11 months straight in 1952.

3. In 1993, a man named John Vincent Gennaro was acquitted of a murder charge based on DNA evidence, but was later convicted after his alibi witness recanted her statement.

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Related Concepts

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1. alibi witness: A person who can provide an alibi for an accused person, testifying that they were in a different place at the time of the crime.

2. alibi letter: A document, such as a letter or email, that provides an alibi for an individual, typically used in legal contexts.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'alibi' is often used metaphorically to refer to a false or insincere excuse or explanation. It has been used extensively in detective and mystery novels, particularly in the context of criminal investigations.

How to Memorize "alibi"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing in front of a judge, providing an explanation for their whereabouts during a time of suspicion. Visualize the judge's expression as they consider the evidence and the person's alibi.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'alibi' with the concept of a false or insincere excuse. Remember that it is often used in the context of criminal investigations or legal proceedings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligator Brings Ice Cream' to remember the definition of alibi: 'A Lie Brings Inconvenience, Confusion'.

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