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Added 7 October 2026

fib

/fɪb/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fib at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.

verb

To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.

noun

The fibula.

verb

To punch, especially a series of punches in rapid succession; to beat; to hit; to strike.

Origin

Unknown. Probably from fable; compare fible-fable (“nonsense”).

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