Meaning of tarradiddle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A trivial lie, a fib.
   countable, uncountable
2. Silly talk or writing; humbug.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“"I dare say my nephew told you a good many tarradiddles in his time. Oh, yes, a good many, eh? He was always a liar. What, now, did he say of me? Tell me, now."”

“Of course, that's all taradiddle; he lies like a horse, for I know this Dushkin, he is a pawnbroker and a receiver of stolen goods […]”

“‘We haven’t got time to listen to more taradiddles, I’m afraid, Dumbledore. I want this dealt with quickly –’”

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