fibbing

Meanings

• Verb

  Lying or telling untruths, often with the intention of making a situation more favorable.

  - "I didn't eat the last cookie, my roommate did."
  - "The traffic was terrible, but we still made it to the concert on time."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fibbing
lies , ties , supplies

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Variants

List of all variants of fibbing that leads to same result
fib , fibbed , fibber , fibbers , fibbing , fibs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'telling a tale' or 'recounting a story.' The current meaning developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fibbing' first appeared in print in 1889.

2. In some cultures, fibbing is considered a harmless way to bond and build relationships.

3. The longest fibbing session on record lasted over 24 hours.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of intentionally misrepresenting the truth or concealing information.

2. fabrication: The creation of a false or imaginary thing, especially as a means of deception.

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Culture

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Fibbing is a common part of human interaction and has been explored in various forms of literature, such as Aesop's fables and Mark Twain's 'The Great White Father'.

How to Memorize "fibbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a false statement with a sly grin.
   - Imagine a lie being spun like a web.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fibbing' with the image of a liar.
   - Link the word to the feeling of guilt or unease when telling a lie.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'F.A.B.' to remember the meaning: 'Falsehood, Artful, Bold'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'fibbing' and remember the definition.

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