Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to pick one's battles.
Related words
- Other spellings
- little white lie
Example sentences
- fib To call that fabrication a fib would be a criminal understatement.
By length
- 3 letters
- fib1