fib

noun (a fib, fibs); verb (fib, fibs, fibbed, fibbing)

«fib» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) A fib is a small lie, usually about something not very important. tree →
(informal) To fib means to tell a small lie. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday talk with children: "Are you telling fibs?" In stories a character tells a fib to get out of trouble and it grows. Phrases: tell a fib, a little fib, fib about.

Examples

Don't tell fibs! tree →
He fibbed about brushing his teeth. tree →
It was just a little fib to keep the party a surprise. tree →
I knew she was fibbing because she giggled. tree →
One fib led to another and another. tree →
Tell the truth — no fibbing. tree →

Note

Informal, softer word for lie. Past: fibbed (double b). A person who fibs is a fibber. A fib is still a lie, even if it is small.

On Mova

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