FIBBING

fibbing, paltering

(noun) a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear

FIB

fib

(verb) tell a relatively insignificant lie; “Fibbing is not acceptable, even if you don’t call it lying”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

fibbing

present participle of fib

fibbing (plural fibbings)

(archaic, boxing) Repeatedly striking an opponent's head while holding them in a headlock; a pummelling; a drubbing; a beating.

Source: Wiktionary

Fib, n. Etym: [Prob. fr. fable; cf. Prov. E. fibble-fabble nonsense.]

Definition: A falsehood; a lie; -- used euphemistically. They are very serious; they don't tell fibs. H. James.

Fib, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fibbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Fibbing.]

Definition: To speak falsely. [Colloq.]

Fib, v. t.

Definition: To tell a fib to. [R.] De Quincey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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