Meaning
fib, tall story
- an untrue story or invention, often told to deceive or boast; a fib
In a sentence
Non credere a quello che dice, è solo una fandonia.
Don't believe what he says, it's just a tall story.
Ha inventato un sacco di fandonie per giustificare il ritardo.
He invented a bunch of fibs to justify his lateness.
Smetti di raccontare fandonie a tutti quanti!
Stop telling tall tales to everyone!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fandonia | feminine · singular |
| fandonie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used to dismiss someone's statements as nonsense or untruths.
- Very common in the plural: 'raccontare fandonie' (to tell tall tales).