Factishional/Factitious - You say it’s true, but you’re so full of nonsense it’s like

You say it’s true, but you’re so full of nonsense it’s like you’re trying to convince yourself.

I didn’t drink the whole bottle of wine. I just had a little sip. Factitious sip, not actual drunkenness.

That’s not a lie. That’s a factitious truth. I swear I didn’t make it up, I just added a bit of fluff.

I didn’t run away from the fight. I just took a little walk. Factitious walk, not actual cowardice.