Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fish-story
noun
/ˈfɪʃ ˌstɔːri/
Definition
A story that is exaggerated or fabricated, often told to boast about an event or experience.
Examples
- When John told us about his catch, we all knew it was just another fish-story.
- Grandpa’s fish-story about the one that got away has become a family legend.
Meaning
A fish-story typically implies that the tale being shared is not completely true or is blown out of proportion, often related to fishing or adventures.
Synonyms
- Exaggeration
- Tall tale
- Fabrication
- Lie
