Definition of Fib

1. Noun. A trivial lie. "How can I stop my child from telling stories?"


2. Verb. Tell a relatively insignificant lie. "Fibbing is not acceptable, even if you don't call it lying"
Generic synonyms: Lie
Derivative terms: Fibber, Fibbing

Definition of Fib

1. n. A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically.

2. v. i. To speak falsely.

3. v. t. To tell a fib to.

Definition of Fib

1. Noun. (informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential. ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive) To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially. ¹

3. Noun. (medicine informal) Short form of fibula. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fib

1. to tell a trivial lie [v FIBBED, FIBBING, FIBS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fib

fiasci
fiasco
fiascoes
fiascos
fiat
fiat currency
fiat money
fiat moneys
fiat monies
fiated
fiating
fiats
fiaunce
fiaunt
fiaunts
fib (current term)
fibbed
fibber
fibberies
fibbers
fibbery
fibbing
fiber
fiber-optic
fiber-optic transmission system
fiber-optics
fiber bundle
fiber bundles
fiber optic cable
fiber optics

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