fibbing
verb (present participle)UK /ˈfɪbɪŋ/
US /ˈfɪbɪŋ/
Telling a small, harmless lie.
He was fibbing about eating the last cookie.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of telling small, unimportant lies.
A little fibbing never hurt anyone, but honesty is better.
3. Making up excuses to avoid trouble or chores.
Her fibbing about homework got her into more trouble.
4. Telling a minor falsehood playfully or teasingly.
The kids were fibbing to each other about who could jump higher.