fibbing Definition
telling a small lie that is not intended to harm anyone.
Using fibbing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fibbing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She was fibbing when she said she had already finished her homework.
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He was caught fibbing about his age.
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I don't like fibbing, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings.
fibbing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for fibbing
Summary: fibbing in Brief
'Fibbing' [ˈfɪbɪŋ] refers to telling a small lie that is not intended to harm anyone. It is often used as a euphemism for lying and can be formalized as 'lying.' Examples include 'She was fibbing when she said she had already finished her homework,' and 'I don't like fibbing, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings.' Informal synonyms include 'stretching the truth' and 'telling a white lie.'
