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fib, story, tale, taradiddle, tarradiddle
a trivial lie
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jactitation
(law) a false boast that can harm others; especially a false claim to be married to someone (formerly actionable at law)
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walloper, whopper
a gross untruth; a blatant lie
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white lie
an unimportant lie (especially one told to be tactful or polite)
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cock-and-bull story, fairy story, fairy tale, fairytale, song and dance
an interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse
