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fibbing

verb

Meaning

  1. To lie, especially more or less inconsequentially.
  2. (thieves cant) To punch, especially a series of punches in rapid succession; to beat; to hit; to strike.
  3. Repeatedly striking an opponent's head while holding them in a headlock; a pummelling; a drubbing; a beating.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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