fib
noun
a small or trivial lie; minor falsehood.
was fibbing
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past progressiveof fib.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Either Gagarin was fibbing, or he had a strong stomach.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
One survey concluded that one in four Americans who claimed to floss regularly was fibbing.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 21, 2023
Palmer learned later that Bamberger was fibbing and trying to push his pitchers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2022
The soldier’s widow and aunt said no, it was the president who was fibbing.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2017
“Not at all,” she said, but Barry could see she was fibbing.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
