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
Mikha'il-Arabic
Astle['æsl]
BryceBRIESEnglish
Albino-Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
ToniaTAHN-yəEnglish
MarcinMAHR-cheenPolish