fib
noun
a small or trivial lie; minor falsehood.
Example Sentences
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Her children asked why, and she fibbed: “Oh, because I like the car.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
"It's almost time! The live event will start soon," fibbed a card keeping eager viewers on hold.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2023
To avoid missing a game, Keiller fibbed that she required the procedure earlier to visit her mother.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
“Oh no, we’re not doing anything,” Ratliff fibbed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
Room 5 always told the truth, except when they fibbed a little.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
