tarradiddle
tarradiddle · tarradiddles
A trivial lie, a fibA trivial lie, a fib.
/ˈtæ.ɹə.dɪ.dəl/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A trivial lie, a fib.
a trivial lie
(countable, uncountable)Silly talk or writing; humbug.
pretentious or silly talk or writing
Origin
Perhaps derived from diddle (“to cheat”).Perhaps derived from diddle (“to cheat”).
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Forms
plural: tarradiddlesSynonyms
13 synonymsClose in meaning
- a trivial lie:fibstorytaletaradiddle
- pretentious or silly talk or writing:baloneyboloneybilgewaterboshdroolhumbugtaradiddletommyrot
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable