Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fibbed

verb
/fɪb/
Definition
To tell a small or trivial lie.
Examples
  • He fibbed about finishing his homework.
  • She fibbed when she said she didn’t eat the last cookie.
Meaning
Fibbed refers to the act of lying, especially in a minor or harmless way.
Synonyms
  • lied
  • falsified
  • prevaricated
  • misled