Fibbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibbed

 

[ fษชbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

telling a lie

Fibbed is the past tense of the verb 'fib,' which means to tell a small or trivial lie. It is often used in a light-hearted context, implying that the lie is not serious or harmful. This term is commonly associated with children's behavior, where fibbing may be seen as a way to avoid trouble or to make a story more interesting. Despite its playful connotation, fibbing can still lead to misunderstandings if the lie is discovered.

Synonyms

deceived, falsified, lied, misled

Examples of usage

  • He fibbed about his age to get into the movie.
  • She fibbed when she said she had finished her homework.
  • I fibbed a bit to make the story more entertaining.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentiu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค  เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gelogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbohong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑั€ะตั…ะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skล‚amaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜˜ใ‚’ใคใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a menti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mintiรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalan sรถyledi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋งํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฐุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lhala

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klamal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’’่ฐŽไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlagal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ ะฐะนั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalan danฤฑลŸdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mintiรณ

Etymology

The word 'fib' originated in the early 19th century, thought to be a diminutive form of 'fob,' which in older British slang meant to cheat or deceive. The usage of 'fib' implies a minor or harmless lie, distinguishing it from more serious forms of deception. Its adoption reflects the cultural view of lying as a spectrum, where small falsehoods are seen as socially acceptable or even benign in certain contexts. As social norms evolved, the term has maintained its playful character, often associated with children's antics. The transformation of 'fib' into a common vernacular highlights how language reflects societal attitudes towards honesty and morality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,066, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.