fib|ber

fib|ber
fib1 «fihb», noun, verb, fibbed, fib|bing.
–n.
a lie about some small matter: »

Ask me no questions, and I'll tell you no fibs (Oliver Goldsmith).

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under lie1. (Cf.lie)
–v.i.
to lie about some small matter.
[perhaps < obsolete fibble-fable, a reduplication of fable]
fib|ber, noun.
fib2 «fihb», transitive verb, intransitive verb, fibbed, fib|bing.
Slang. to strike or beat, especially with the fists.
[origin unknown]

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