Meaning & Definition of word "Liar"

Liar

/ˈlaɪər/

noun:

  • 1. a person who tells lies.
    • Example: He was known as a liar, with a reputation for stretching the truth.
  • 2. someone who deceives others by not telling the truth.
    • Example: She felt betrayed when she discovered that her friend was a liar.
  • 3. a person who habitually lies.
    • Example: In his world, being a liar was a way of life.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

lie:

To make a false statement or representation.

deceit:

The act of deceiving or misleading.

Slang Meanings of liar

Meaning: Bullshitter

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

Meaning: Fibbler

Example Sentence: She told a fib about where she was last night.