Fibbery

/ˈfɪbəri/ noun

Definition

The act of telling fibs; small lies or a pattern of minor dishonesty; the practice of making up minor untruths.

Etymology

From 'fib' with the abstract noun suffix '-ery,' following the pattern of 'knavery,' 'trickery,' and other words describing dishonest behavior or practices.

Kelly Says

Fibbery is the perfect word for that annoying but ultimately harmless habit of making up stories—when someone consistently exaggerates or bends the truth about unimportant stuff. It's dishonesty that's more annoying than dangerous.

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