What does "fib" mean?
Fib: A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically. They are very serious; they don't tell fibs. H. James.
Additional senses
- 2.To speak falsely. [Colloq.]
- 3.To tell a fib to. [R.] De Quincey.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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