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fibber

|fib/ber|

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🇺🇸

/ˈfɪbər/

🇬🇧

/ˈfɪbə/

small liar

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fibber' originates from the English word 'fib,' which is a colloquial term for a small lie.

Historical Evolution

'fib' was used in Middle English as 'fible,' which eventually became 'fib' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small lie,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who tells small or trivial lies.

He's a fibber, always making up stories about his adventures.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42