Antonyms for fib


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : fib
Phonetic Transcription : fɪb


Definition of fib

Origin :
  • 1610s, of uncertain origin, perhaps from fibble-fable "nonsense" (1580s), a reduplication of fable.
  • noun undetailed lie
  • verb tell an undetailed lie
Example sentences :
  • She led him back to bed, soothing him like a child, lulling him with a fib.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • You are not telling me a fib, I hope, about keeping up a clear fire?
  • Extract from : « Brother Copas » by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
  • Then all that tale about finding the Eagles' Nest without help was a—fib!
  • Extract from : « Tabitha's Vacation » by Ruth Alberta Brown
  • "Why, you told a right up and down——fib," said Susy, looking shocked.
  • Extract from : « Little Prudy » by Sophie May
  • Of course it does; but you can't have secrecy without a fib or two.
  • Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade
  • "That's a fib, you've got them in your own pocket," bawled Demi, roused by the false accusation.
  • Extract from : « Little Men » by Louisa May Alcott
  • Don't let my displeasure be too fierce with him for a fib or two on his own account.
  • Extract from : « Roundabout Papers » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Well, sir, I grieve to have to confess that I told you a fib.
  • Extract from : « Roundabout Papers » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • Very merry tea (what a fib, when we have had no tea this month).
  • Extract from : « Yr Ynys Unyg » by Julia de Winton
  • That was a fib; but what could she do, poor girl, when so pressed?
  • Extract from : « Orley Farm » by Anthony Trollope

Synonyms for fib

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