01 n. A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically.
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A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically.“They are very serious; they don't tell fibs.” — H. James.
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3 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Fib
/fĭb/
· IPA /fɪb/
02 v. i. To speak falsely.
imp. & p. p.
Fibbed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Fibbing
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To speak falsely.[Colloq.]
03 v. t. To tell a fib to.
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To tell a fib to.[R.]