fib
noun
a small or trivial lie; minor falsehood.
fibbing
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present participleof fib.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It also revealed that I’ve been fibbing to myself: Much as I consider myself enlightened, being unmanly in an era that worships machismo does bug me a little.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some people say they've resorted to fibbing about illnesses, emigration or even prison sentences so the company will stop trying to keep them signed up.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Stunned by her blatant fibbing, I backed off.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
It also has chapters now in 11 states, but not one here, so sadly there is no annual fibbing award for Washington.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
“No, but she's listed in the phone book. I checked. She owns a factory here. I think we’re going to stay here a few days,” Colin said, fibbing.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
