Crank

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Crank is an internet slang term that means to exaggerate or make something up to gain attention or provoke a reaction. It often refers to sharing false or highly unbelievable information for the purpose of entertainment or deception.

Examples:

1. John: Did you hear that Brad Pitt is becoming the president of our country?
Sarah: Seriously? Stop cranking! That’s impossible!

2. Online Forum Post:
User1: I caught a 100-pound fish in my bathtub today!
User2: Don’t crank us, dude. That’s too fishy to believe!

Synonyms:
lunatic, crazy, psycho, nutcase, madman.
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