Canard
/kəˈnɑːrd/
Synonyms
- fabrication
- falsehood
- lie
- myth
- tall tale
Slang Meanings
A false claim or statement, often used in gossip.
That canard about him cheating is just silly gossip.
An exaggerated or humorous claim, often humorous in context.
He told a canard about how he once wrestled with a bear.