Fibber: meaning, definitions and examples

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fibber

 

[ หˆfษชbษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

someone who tells lies

A fibber is someone who habitually tells lies or falsehoods in order to deceive others. Fibbers often twist the truth or exaggerate facts to make themselves look better or to gain an advantage in a situation.

Synonyms

deceiver, fabricator, liar.

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Word Description / Examples
fibber

This word is used in informal situations to describe someone who tells small, harmless lies, often used lightly or humorously.

  • Don't believe him, he's just being a fibber
  • My little brother is such a fibber; he said he saw a unicorn in the backyard
liar

This is a general term used to describe someone who tells lies. It can be used in both casual and serious contexts, but often carries a negative connotation.

  • He's a liar; you can't trust anything he says
  • I knew she was lying, but it hurt to realize she was a consistent liar
deceiver

This term is more formal and describes someone who deliberately tricks or fools others, often in a serious context.

  • She felt betrayed by him, realizing he was a deceiver all along
  • The business partner turned out to be a deceiver, stealing money from the company
fabricator

This word is used in formal or technical contexts to describe someone who makes up stories or false information, often with a sense of careful construction.

  • The journalist was revealed as a fabricator after his sources turned out to be fake
  • As a fabricator of tales, he could spin the most incredible stories that felt real

Examples of usage

  • He's such a fibber, you can never trust a word he says.
  • Don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth, he's a notorious fibber.
  • She's been known to be a fibber since she was a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "fibber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentiroso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรผgner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembohong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะตั…ัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚amca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜˜ใคใ (usotsuki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentiroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalancฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋ง์Ÿ์ด (geojitmaljaengi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุฐุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lhรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klamรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช—ๅญ (piร nzi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laลพnivec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ั–ั€ั–ะบัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentiroso

Etymology

The word 'fibber' originated in the early 19th century as a colloquial term for someone who tells lies or falsehoods. It is derived from the word 'fib,' which means a trivial or harmless lie. Over time, the term 'fibber' has become more commonly used to describe someone who habitually tells lies in a more deceitful or malicious manner.

See also: fiber.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,144, 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.