Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tell-a-fib

verb

/ˈtɛl ə fɪb/

Definition

To tell a small lie or a harmless untruth.

Examples

He didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so he decided to tell-a-fib about how her cooking tasted.
When asked if he liked the movie, he told a little fib just to keep the peace.

Meaning

The phrase ‘tell-a-fib’ is used to describe the act of making a minor false statement, often with the intent of avoiding hurt feelings or for a light-hearted purpose.