Liar

/ˈlaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a person who tells lies.

He was known as a liar, with a reputation for stretching the truth.

someone who deceives others by not telling the truth.

She felt betrayed when she discovered that her friend was a liar.

a person who habitually lies.

In his world, being a liar was a way of life.

Derived from the Old English word 'leor,' meaning to tell a lie.

pinocchio

A term used to describe someone who lies frequently.

liar, liar, pants on fire

A childish rhyme used to call someone out for lying.

lie

To make a false statement or representation.

deceit

The act of deceiving or misleading.

Bullshitter

Don't listen to him, he's just a bullshitter.

Fibbler

She told a fib about where she was last night.