Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

a lie someone thinks is true because they're too dumb to know better

My uncle says he's a painter because he once drew a tree. It looked like a chicken.

My ex told me she was rich. She still lives in my mom's basement.

My cousin claims he's a genius because he can count to 10.

2

something someone says is true, even though it's clearly fake and they're probably lying to feel cool

My gym buddy says he's a bodybuilder. He can't lift a bag of groceries.

My neighbor claims he's a wizard. He can't even boil water.

My dog thinks he's a lion. He just barks at the mailman.

3

a stupid claim that someone believes because they’re too lazy to check if it’s real

My mom says she’s a chef. She burns toast.

My brother says he’s a rockstar. He can’t even sing.

My friend says she’s a superhero. She can’t even catch a ball.

4

something someone says is real, even though it's clearly not, and they’re probably just trying to impress you

My dad says he's a doctor. He can't even tell a cold from a flu.

My teacher says she's a genius. She failed math.

My friend says he’s a millionaire. He still borrows my lunch money.

5

a total fake story that someone thinks is true, even though it's obvious it’s not

My cousin says he's a knight. He can't even fight a squirrel.

My uncle says he's a king. He still pays rent.

My dog says he's a dragon. He just barks at the vacuum.

6

a dumb lie that someone swears is true, even though you know it's not

My mom says she can dance. She can’t even stand up straight.

My brother says he's a chef. He burns my pancakes every day.

My friend says he's a singer. He can’t even hum.