Mun|chau|sen|ism

Mun|chau|sen|ism
Mun|chau|sen|ism «muhn CH zuh nihz uhm», noun.
1. the tendency to tell exaggerated stories.
2. an exaggerated story or statement.
[< Baron Münchausen, 1720-1797, German cavalry officer, the supposed author of a book of incredible tales]

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