CEFR B1

Fibber

noun

Meaning

A person who tells small, unimportant lies, often habitually.

Examples

  • The teacher knew he was a fibber when he claimed a dog ate his homework for the third time.
  • She called her brother a fibber after he denied eating the last cookie, even with crumbs on his face.

Synonyms: liar, prevaricator, fabricator