Urban myth

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA widely circulated story, often believed to be true by the teller, but usually distorted, exaggerated or fabricated for sensational effect, and often having elements of humour or horror.

Synonyms

folk tale legend myth urban legend old wives' tale mythconception tall tale mythinformation rumor fairy tale misnomer zombie lie

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