Search
Select the dictionary language
Fib
01
a small lie, usually told to avoid minor trouble or embarrassment
Examples
She told a little fib about being late because of traffic.
Children sometimes tell fibs to avoid getting in trouble.
to fib
01
to tell a small or trivial lie that is not meant to cause harm or serious consequences
Intransitive: to fib | to fib about sth
Examples
She fibbed about her age to seem older to her classmates.
He fibs about his cooking skills to impress his friends.
