fish story

noun

: an extravagant or incredible story

Examples of fish story in a Sentence

He told a ridiculous fish story about a swarm of giant mosquitoes.
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No matter the challenges still associated with the region, my family is drawn to its trees, trails, creeks, fish stories, tales of gold, and more. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Share your fish stories, adventures and questions with him at tightlinesboise@gmail.com, or visit www.tightlines208.com for the latest local fishing reports and upcoming class offerings. Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2024 What crazy fish stories await you on the ice this winter? Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2024 Entries for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's annual fish story contest are now being accepted. Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for fish story 

Word History

Etymology

from the traditional exaggeration by fishermen of the size of fish almost caught

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fish story was in 1819

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“Fish story.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20story. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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