What does 'truth or dare' mean? Is it a type of game?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, you're right! "Truth or dare" is a kind of game that friends play together. For context, "truth" is a noun that means something that is fact or reality; It's the opposite of a "lie." "Dare" is a verb that means to challenge someone to do something. So, for the game, one person will ask the other, "truth or dare?" The person will respond with either "truth" or "dare." If they respond with "truth," they have to answer a question truthfully. If they say "dare," the person asking "truth or dare?" will give them a task or action to complete. These tasks are usually difficult or embarrassing to do for amusement. Here is an example of "truth or dare" with "truth" as the response. A: Carrie, truth or dare? B: Truth. A: Have you ever peed yourself in public? B: Yes. Here is an example of "truth or dare" with "dare" as the response. A: Carrie, truth or dare? B: Dare! A: I dare you to lick the wall! B: Ewww! Ex: She dared me to climb to the top of the tree. Ex: Truth is always easy for me since I never lie. Ex: He's telling us the truth. => facts/reality
