First Known Use: 1819
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fish story
noun
: an exaggerated story : a story that is so strange or surprising that it seems very unlikely to be true
Full Definition of FISH STORY
: an extravagant or incredible story
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Origin of FISH STORY
from the traditional exaggeration by fishermen of the size of fish almost caught
Rhymes with FISH STORY
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