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
