Fibbers

/ˈfɪbərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fibber; multiple people who tell small lies or minor falsehoods.

Etymology

Simple plural of fibber, from 'fib' plus '-er' plus '-s,' maintaining the distinction between big liars and little ones.

Kelly Says

Calling kids 'fibbers' is classic parenting—it's gentle enough that they don't feel like criminals, but clear enough that they know you caught them. Language lets us calibrate exactly how serious we want to be about people's dishonesty.

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