i Register
In some senses, fib is marked as informal, archaic, derogatory, offensive, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
noun
A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
Aſk me no queſtions, and I'll tell you no fibs.
Wouldn’t that serve as an excuse, in Boston? I am told they are very sincere; they don't tell fibs.
A liar.
"Oh! you dreadful fib," said Flora.
verb
To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
noun
The fibula.