fibber

noun (a fibber, fibbers — informal)

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

Everyday

(informal) A person who tells fibs, small lies that are not very serious. tree →

In the lessons

A gentle, childish word, used at home and in the playground: «You fibber!» It is softer than «liar». In stories it can be playful. A fib is a small untrue thing; even small fibs can break trust.

Examples

«You're a fibber — you did eat the biscuit!» tree →
My little sister is a terrible fibber. tree →
Don't be a fibber; tell the truth. tree →
Everyone knew he was a fibber. tree →
«I'm not a fibber!» she cried. tree →
The fibber said his dog had done his homework. tree →
Toad was a boaster and a bit of a fibber. tree →

Note

Informal. From «fib» (fib, fibs, fibbed, fibbing). Double b: fibber. Softer and more childish than «liar».

On Mova

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