Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fib
noun and verb
/fɪb/
Definition
A fib is a small lie, often told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to escape from a minor inconvenience.
Examples
- She told a fib about why she was late.
- He tends to fib about his age when meeting new people.
Meaning
When someone tells a fib, they are not being completely honest, but the lie is typically harmless and not intended to cause any significant harm.
Synonyms
- lie
- falsehood
- untruth
- deception
- pretense
