fibs
nounUK /fɪbz/
US /fɪbz/
Fibs are small, harmless lies.
He told little fibs about why he was late.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Third-person singular of the verb 'fib', meaning to tell a small lie.
She fibs whenever she forgets her homework.
3. Plural of 'fib', a trivial or minor falsehood.
The children exchanged fibs about who ate the cookies.
4. In informal British use, small excuses or minor deceptions.
His fibs about being busy fooled no one.