Definitions

1. noun

a false or misleading statement, often made with intent to deceive

“She caught him in a fib about his whereabouts last night.”

2. verb

to tell a lie or make a false statement, often in order to deceive or manipulate

“He fibbed to his parents about his curfew.”

3. verb

to distort or exaggerate the truth, often in a way that is misleading or false

“The politician was accused of fibbing about her economic plan.”

4. interjection

used to express surprise or skepticism, often in a way that is ironic or humorous

“Fib! That’s not what I meant at all.”

5. verb

to weave or fabricate, often in a way that is deceitful or misleading

“She fibbed together a convincing excuse for her absence.”