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Word of the Day – Taradiddle

By February 19, 2024Word of the Day

Taradiddle (noun)

ta-ru-did-l

a small lie; fib.

First recorded in 1790–1800. An informal term with no clear etymology.

Example sentences

“The siblings concocted a little taradiddle to explain their absence.”

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