frottole

/ˈfrɒtəli/

Definitions

1. noun

Old Italian narrative poem, typically with a folkloric or romantic theme.

“The professor lectured on the history of medieval Italian literature, including the origins of the frottole.”

2. noun

A falsehood or a fabricated story.

“The politician’s frottole about the economic boom was exposed as a lie by the media.”

Synonyms

  • story
  • tale
  • tall tale

Antonyms

  • fact
  • truth