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fib | fie |

As a noun fib

is a lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

As a verb fib

is to lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.

As an interjection fie is

used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.

fib

English

Etymology 1

Probably from fable''; compare ''fibble-fabble (nonsense).

Noun

(en noun)
  • (informal) A , especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
  • * Henry James
    • They are very serious; they don't tell fibs .

    Verb

    (fibb)
  • To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
    • Synonyms
    * tell a fib * tell fibs

    References

    * (etymology)

    Etymology 2

    Shortened from fibula

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medicine, informal) Short form of fibula.
    • See also
    * tib

    Anagrams

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    Noun

    (vo-noun)
  • weakness

    • Declension

    (vo-decl-noun)

    Derived terms

    * fibot

    fie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * fy

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (archaic) Used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.
    • Fie upon you, you devilish fool!

    Anagrams

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