Fibbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: fib
Definition
Said a small and harmless lie, usually not meant to deceive seriously.
Usage & Nuances
'Fibbed' is informal and softer than 'lied', suggesting a harmless or playful lie. Commonly used with children or among friends. Do not use for serious dishonesty.
Spanish: mentir (pequeña mentira) - decir una mentirillaPortuguese (BR): mentirinha - contar uma mentirinhaPortuguese (PT): mentirinha - contar uma mentirinhaChinese (Simplified): 撒了小谎 - 说了小谎Chinese (Traditional): 撒了小謊 - 說了小謊Hindi: छोटी झूठ बोलाArabic: قال كذبة صغيرةBengali: ছোট মিথ্যা বলেছিলRussian: соврал (по мелочи) - приукрасилJapanese: うそをついた（軽い）Vietnamese: nói dối nhẹ nhàngKorean: 가벼운 거짓말을 했다Turkish: küçük bir yalan söylediUrdu: چھوٹا سا جھوٹ بولاIndonesian: berbohong kecil
Example Sentences
She fibbed to her teacher about her homework.
basic
When asked if he was nervous, he just fibbed and said, 'No, not at all.'
natural
The boy fibbed when he said he had finished his chores.
basic
I fibbed a little so I wouldn't hurt her feelings.
natural
They fibbed about their age to get into the movie.
natural
He fibbed about eating the last cookie.
basic