bufala — meaning in English

English meaning

• fib noun A small, usually harmless lie.
• hoax noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.

Senses

bufala is used for these senses in English:

• fib (informal) A lie, especially one that is more or less inconsequential.
• hoax Anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick.

fib — full definition

1. noun A small, usually harmless lie.
2. verb To tell a small, harmless lie.

hoax — full definition

1. noun Something made up on purpose to trick or deceive people.
2. verb To trick someone into believing something false.

Related Italian words