Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spin-a-yarn
idiom
ˈspɪn ə jɑrn
Definition
To tell a story, often a long and exaggerated one.
Examples
- After dinner, Grandpa would always spin-a-yarn about his adventures at sea.
- During the campfire, the kids asked their leader to spin-a-yarn about the legendary treasure.
- She has a knack for spinning-yarns that capture everyone’s imagination.
Meaning
Spin-a-yarn refers to the act of narrating a tale, typically with some embellishments, to engage the audience.
Synonyms
- tell a tale
- narrate
- storytell
