recollectiontweaking
nounUK /ˌrekəˈlekʃənˌtwiːkɪŋ/
US /ˌrekəˈlekʃənˌtwikɪŋ/
The act of changing a memory a little bit when you remember it.
Her recollectiontweaking made the old story sound even more exciting.
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2. The small changes made to a remembered event over time.
After years of retelling, the tale showed obvious recollectiontweaking.
3. A playful habit of adding details to a story from the past.
Grandpa's recollectiontweaking turned a simple walk into a grand adventure.
4. The process of adjusting how something is remembered to fit a new feeling.
Her recollectiontweaking made the sad day seem a little brighter.