tall story



tall story

A story that is greatly exaggerated or particularly imaginative, such that it is difficult to believe; a tall tale. My uncle has always been fond of telling tall stories about his time overseas. I used to believe him when I was a kid, but now I've learned to just laugh along.
See also: story, tall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Reese-Welsh
Hallr-Ancient Scandinavian
Zakhar-Russian
PeggiePEG-eeEnglish
Darcey['da:si]
SulisŁAwsuw-LEE-swahfPolish