Fibber

/ˈfɪbər/
noun

Someone who tells lies.

Sarah is such a fibber, she always tells unbelievable stories.
Visual representation of "fibber" - Someone who tells lies

Often appears as...

  • little fibber
  • old fibber

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Someone who tells lies.

Sarah is such a fibber, she always tells unbelievable stories.
Visual representation of "fibber" - Someone who tells lies

Often appears as...

  • little fibber
  • old fibber

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

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My little brother is a fibber; he makes up stories about space travel.
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Mild Disapproval

Indicates lying in a playful or less serious manner, not heavy moral judgement.

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Oh you fibber, I know you took the last cookie!
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Often for Children

Commonly used to address or talk about children who tell lies.

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Stop being a little fibber and tell me the truth about the broken vase.
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
My little brother is a fibber; he makes up stories about space travel.
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Mild Disapproval

Indicates lying in a playful or less serious manner, not heavy moral judgement.

Illustration for Mild Disapproval
Oh you fibber, I know you took the last cookie!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often for Children

Commonly used to address or talk about children who tell lies.

Illustration for Often for Children
Stop being a little fibber and tell me the truth about the broken vase.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
My little brother is a fibber; he makes up stories about space travel.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Mild Disapproval

Indicates lying in a playful or less serious manner, not heavy moral judgement.

Illustration for Mild Disapproval
Oh you fibber, I know you took the last cookie!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Often for Children

Commonly used to address or talk about children who tell lies.

Illustration for Often for Children
Stop being a little fibber and tell me the truth about the broken vase.
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