Part of Speech
noun
Definition
a small lie; fib
Origin + Etymology
late 18th century: perhaps related to diddle
Synonyms
- fib
- white lie
- fable
- fabrication
- falsity
- tale
- untruth
Antonyms
- truth
Example
No sane person would make up such a taradiddle!
Usage Over Time
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