Meaning
fib, tall tale
- A lie invented to deceive or make excuses; a fib or tall tale.
- A popular Italian polyphonic song form of the 15th and 16th centuries (music).
In a sentence
Smettila di raccontare frottole e dimmi la verità!
Stop telling fibs and tell me the truth!
Non credevo a quella frottola finché non ho visto le prove.
I didn't believe that tall tale until I saw the proof.
Perché ti ostini a inventare frottole per giustificare il ritardo?
Why do you insist on making up lies to justify being late?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| frottola | feminine · singular |
| frottole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with 'raccontare' or 'bere' (e.g., 'bersi una frottola' = to fall for a fib).