Tall Tale

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A tall tale is a type of internet slang that refers to a story or statement that is exaggerated or highly improbable. It is usually used to describe something that is not true or greatly embellished for the purpose of entertainment or humor.

Examples:
1. I heard this tall tale from my friend about how he caught a fish as big as a whale during his fishing trip.
2. The comedian shared a hilarious tall tale on stage about how he once flew to the moon using nothing but a homemade rocket made of cardboard and duct tape.

Synonyms:
exaggeration, lies, fib, fabrication, whopper, stretch, embellishment, hyperbole
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