Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

porkies

noun
/ˈpɔː.kiz/
Definition
A slang term for lies or falsehoods.
Examples
  • He told me some porkies about his trip to the moon.
  • Don’t believe him; he’s always spinning porkies.
  • She admitted to telling a few porkies to make the story more exciting.
Meaning
Porkies are often used to describe statements that are not true, usually in a light-hearted or joking manner.
Synonyms
  • lies
  • fib
  • falsehood
  • untruth
  • tall tale