a kind of story or folk tale characterized by intentionally ludicrous exaggeration and incredible incidents
tall tale
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Noun
(plural tall tales)
- (idiomatic) A greatly exaggerated, fantastic story.
- He returned on Monday with a tall tale about a 100-pound fish he had caught.
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